Hand Sun

It’s always sunny with this craft. Give the gift of sunshine in just a few simple steps!

Gather Tools and Materials

 
  • Hand Sun
  • Hand Sun
Did you know the Sun is a star? Find out other neat things in this story.


Let's Get Started!

 

1
Paint with yellow.

Paint your paper plate yellow. Allow time for the plate to dry completely.
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2
Trace your hand.

Trace your hand five times on yellow construction paper.
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3
Trace your hand some more.

Trace your hand five times on orange construction paper.
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4
Cut out the hands.

Cut each hand out from the yellow and orange construction paper.
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5
Attach hands.

Tape the hand prints onto the back of the paper plate in a yellow-orange pattern so that the fingers are sticking out. These are the rays of your sun!
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6
Draw a face.

Draw a face on your sun to make it extra cheery with black paint.
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