Recycled Lid Sun Catcher
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Recycled Lid Sun Catcher" is written for Preschool to 2nd Grade (Ages 4-8). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Recycled lid sun catcher for Pre-K to 2nd grade: turn a clear plastic lid into a window sun catcher with permanent markers, a hole punch and string. Part of our Earth Day holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
A grown-up reads each step aloud, trims sharp edges and uses the hole punch. Use permanent markers in an open room, let them dry, then hang the sun catchers in a sunny window.
What students will practice
- Teaches Pre-K to 2nd grade students about Earth Day on April 22 and everyday ways to care for the Earth, from recycling to saving water.
- Practices coloring, cutting and following numbered steps to make something to keep or share.
- Made for Pre-K to 2nd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Recycled Lid Sun Catcher?
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A grown-up reads each step aloud, trims sharp edges and uses the hole punch. Use permanent markers in an open room, let them dry, then hang the sun catchers in a sunny window.
What is the Recycled Lid Sun Catcher?
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One page with a You will need list (a clear plastic lid, permanent markers, a hole punch, string or yarn and tape), six numbered steps and a picture of the finished craft. Children draw an Earth, flowers or leaves on a clean lid and fill the spaces with bright colors.
Can I use the Recycled Lid Sun Catcher at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Preschool to 2nd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Preschool to 2nd Grade Earth Day resources are there?
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7 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 62 Earth Day resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Earth Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Earth Day resources for?
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These are written for Preschool to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 4-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Earth Day resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Preschool to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Preschool to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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