Have you ever thought about turning a simple weekend into a mini art festival at home? Well, making suncatchers with the kids is the perfect way to do just that. We’ve put together a fabulous list of over 25 easy-to-make suncatcher crafts that are sure to brighten up your windows and give your little ones a blast of creative fun. These crafts are super simple and use materials you likely already have around the house.
I love how suncatchers can capture the beauty of natural light and transform it into colorful displays inside your home. Each project in our roundup offers a unique twist on this simple concept, from using melted beads to shaping wire and tissue paper. Plus, it’s an excellent opportunity for kids to work on their fine motor skills and learn about the spectrum of light in a very hands-on way.
What I find really great about these suncatchers is how versatile they are. You can match them to any season, holiday, or teaching theme you’re exploring with the kids. Whether it’s creating autumn leaf patterns, vibrant summer themes, or spring floral scenes, there’s something for every time of the year. So, let’s grab some supplies and start this colorful adventure. I’m excited to see how these turn your home into a dazzling light display!
20+ Easy To Make Suncatcher Crafts for Kids
1. Cloud Suncatcher
Transform a lazy afternoon into a burst of creativity with this easy cloud suncatcher craft perfect for preschoolers. It’s a simple, delightful way to introduce them to the art of light and color.
2. Flower Suncatcher Craft with Free Flower Printable
Sprinkle a little floral magic in your day with this flower suncatcher craft, complete with a free printable. It’s an excellent project for bringing the beauty of the garden indoors.
3. Fall Leaf Suncatcher Craft
Celebrate the fiery colors of autumn with this fall leaf suncatcher craft. It’s a fantastic method for kids to explore and appreciate the diverse shades of the season.
4. Handprint Heart Suncatcher Craft
Capture the warmth of your little one’s touch with this handprint heart suncatcher craft. It’s a heartfelt and vibrant addition to any sunny window.
5. Tissue Paper Rainbow Suncatcher Craft
Create a colorful kaleidoscope of light with this tissue paper rainbow suncatcher. It’s a cheerful way to teach colors and brighten up any room.
6. Suncatcher Collage Craft Inspired Alma Thomas
Draw inspiration from artist Alma Thomas and create a mesmerizing suncatcher collage. This craft blends art history with hands-on creativity for a stunning visual effect.
7. Jellyfish Suncatcher Craft
Dive under the sea with this jellyfish suncatcher craft that brings marine beauty right to your windows. It’s a captivating craft that kids will love to display.
8. Spider Web Suncatcher Craft
Get tangled in fun with this spider web suncatcher craft, a perfect spooky touch for any kid-friendly Halloween decor.
9. Hedgehog Suncatcher Craft
Bring a touch of woodland charm indoors with this adorable hedgehog suncatcher craft. It’s a cute and creative way to celebrate woodland creatures.
10. Painted Apple Suncatcher Craft
Bite into creativity with this painted apple suncatcher craft. Ideal for an educational theme or a fun fruit day activity.
11. Textured Heart Suncatchers
Feel the love with these textured heart suncatchers that combine tactile exploration with visual art. It’s a lovely craft for Valentine’s Day or any day you want to spread some love.
12. Cute Easter Bunny Suncatcher Craft
Hop into spring with this cute Easter bunny suncatcher craft, a delightful way to decorate for the season while engaging the kids in a fun activity.
13. Harriet Tubman Lantern Suncatcher Craft
Illuminate history with this Harriet Tubman lantern suncatcher craft. It’s a powerful educational tool that adds a meaningful glow to any space.
14. Earth Day Heart Sun Catcher Craft
Celebrate Earth Day with a heart-shaped suncatcher that reflects your love for the planet. This craft is not only beautiful but also a great conversation starter about environmental stewardship.
15. Shamrock Sun Catcher Craft
Bring a bit of luck to your home with this shamrock suncatcher craft. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, it’s a craft that blends cultural celebration with artistic expression.
16. Rainbow Sun Catcher Craft
Brighten up your day with a dazzling rainbow suncatcher that captures the essence of spring showers and sunny skies.
17. Textured Heart Sun Catchers
Fuse fall festivities with natural beauty in this pumpkin suncatcher craft, using elements from your backyard to celebrate the season in style.
18. Nature Pumpkin Suncatcher Craft
19. Halloween Suncatchers
Add a touch of spooky charm with these Halloween suncatchers, perfect for adding a festive flair to your haunted house decor.
20. Easter Egg Suncatcher Craft with free egg template
Easter crafting just got brighter with this Easter egg suncatcher, complete with a free template to get your designs just right.
21. Darth Vader Suncatcher Craft with free template
Channel your inner Sith Lord with this Darth Vader suncatcher craft. It’s the perfect project for Star Wars fans looking to add a little galactic flair to their windows.
22. Juneteenth Suncatcher Craft for Kids
Honor freedom and history with this Juneteenth suncatcher craft. It’s a meaningful way to engage kids in the significance of this important day.
23. Ugly Christmas Sweater Sun Catchers
24. Dinosaur Suncatcher
25. Ladybug Suncatcher
This polka-dot cutie is as fun to make as it is to display. It’s a great follow-up activity for a nature walk or backyard bug hunt.
26. Chick Suncatcher
This sweet yellow chick craft brings a little sunshine indoors. Pair it with your favorite spring books or add it to your Easter celebration decor.
27. Butterfly Suncatcher
Use bold colors and symmetrical designs to make your own fluttering butterfly. It’s a perfect match for spring learning themes or after reading books about bugs.
Play2Learn Toddler & Preschool Programs for Curious Toddlers
There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!
But as a teacher or parent that thirst for learning can be exhausting. That is why I created this toddler and preschooler program. To help you get the most out of this time with your curious toddler without having to come up with creative ways to play and interact with them.
Play2Learn for Toddlers includes 20 Units for toddlers. Each 2-week toddler unit has 20 super easy to set up and engaging activities for toddlers 18 months to 3 years.
Play2Learn Preschool which includes 20 Units for preschoolers. Each 2-week preschoolers unit has 20 unique and easy to set up and engaging activities for preschoolers 3 years to 5 years. That’s over 800 learning activities for your toddler and preschooler at your fingertips! So many ideas you and your child will never be bored again!
These toddler and preschool lesson plans and activities will definitely keep you and your toddler and preschooler busy playing and learning!
Click here for more information: Play2Learn
Book: Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids
Did you know I wrote a book of sensory bins? Click here for more information Exciting Sensory Bin for Curious Kids. Or grab your copy at Amazon.
Boring afternoons are made exciting with awesome animal-based bins, like Salty Shark Bay or Yarn Farm. Pretend play bins like Birthday Cake Sensory Play or Bubble Tea Party encourage creativity and imagination. And your kids will have so much fun they won’t even know they’re getting smarter with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities like Sink or Float Soup, Magnetic Letter Hunt or Ice Cream Scoop and Count.
Designed for toddlers 18 months and up.
Book: Super STEAM Activity Book for Kids
Learning all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math sets kids up for scholastic success―and it can be so much fun! Watch kids enjoy building STEAM skills as they color friendly fish, help water find its way to tree roots, solve math problems with mazes, and more.
Find out more and grab your copy here.
Designed for preschoolers 3 years old and up.
Book: Big Book of Riddles for Kids
Riddle me this: What’s an exciting way to practice critical thinking while having a blast? The Big Riddle Book for Kids, of course! From hilarious puns to tough brain teasers, kids can build problem-solving skills with hundreds of riddles tha. t show them how to think outside the box.
- 350 riddles for kids—Have hours of fun with riddles, puns and jokes, and math and logic puzzles that’ll get their wheels turning!
- Level up their skills—Riddles get trickier as kids progress through the book, challenging them as they get better at solving puzzles!
- Double-check their work—Kids can check their answers in the back of the book with a handy answer key.
Help children expand their minds while having fun with this puzzle book for kids!
Designed for kids ages 6 years old and up.
TV Show: Curious Crafting
I’m so excited to share my crafting TV show Curious Crafting which launched in July 2022 on TVOkids and TVOkids YouTube! Season 2 aired in August 2023! My show was also nominated in 2023 for Best Live Action Preschool Series by the Youth Media Alliance Awards of Excellence.
Curious Crafting Season 1 is also now airing in Australia on ABC! Watch it here!
Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.
In each episode we transform recycled items into magical crafts like a milk carton school bus, paper bag puppet or cotton pad turtle. The crafters learn and laugh their way through each activity while demonstrating what their young imaginations can create.
Curious Crafting shares the adventure and joy of making art with takeaway lessons for creating crafts at home.
This show designed for toddlers and preschoolers 2.5 years old and up.
