Easy Toddler Crafts

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Earth Day Sun Craft

Supplies Needed

Finished Craft

Supplies Needed: Lid - Twisty-Tie - Eight Popsicle Sticks

This sun craft was designed with Earth Day in mind. Solar power is very good for the environment and often is a common topic during Earth Day discussions. The materials needed for this sun include only a lid, twisty-tie, and Popsicle sticks, although you may find that a cutting utensil can make the job easier. Generally the materials needed are discarded, making this craft a great way to teach your child about the importance of reusing materials.

Step 1: If your little one is interested in twisty-ties, like so many children are, then he or she is going to love helping with step one. If the twisty-tie that you are using is short you may need additional twisty-ties to complete the sun craft. The first step is to wrap your twisty-tie around all of the Popsicle sticks. You can wrap one at a time or clump them all together. If you have a particularly smaller lid you may not need all eight Popsicle sticks and may be able to use only four. Make sure you have room at the ends of the twisty-tie to poke through the lid.

Step 2: Depending on the lid that you are using you may find it difficult to poke through the plastic and wrap around to hold the Popsicle sticks in place. If you do not have a lid to use you can use a circular piece of cardboard. Thin cardboard, thick paper, and weak plastic usually will be able to allow you to poke through it with the tip of the twisty-tie but hard plastic may require a cutting utensil such as a pair of scissors or sharp large needle. No matter the utensil you use just be very careful. The lid featured in the picture is from a can of coffee and contained somewhat tough plastic that was initially difficult to poke through.

Step 3: Once you have poked both of the tips of the twisty-tie through the lid or circular cardboard you just need to twist them together to secure the Popsicle sticks. Make sure that when you twist that they they do not come to a sharp point. This fun craft can be a great decoration in your child's room. They can display it on their wall or hang it from their ceiling. It can remind your child of the importance of Earth Day and can help him or her make believe they are outside in the sun while playing in his or her room.