1. Paper Plate Pumpkin Suncatchers
Bring the warm, glowing colors of autumn indoors with these delightful Paper Plate Pumpkin Suncatchers. This craft is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who are still developing their fine motor skills. By using the rim of a simple paper plate as a sturdy frame, children can create a beautiful stained-glass effect using orange, yellow, and red tissue paper. When hung in a sunny window, these pumpkins capture the natural autumn light, filling your living room or classroom with a cozy, festive glow.
To start, help your child cut out the center of a paper plate, leaving just the outer ring. Cover the open circle with a sheet of clear contact paper. Let your little ones rip up small pieces of orange and yellow tissue paper and press them firmly onto the sticky surface. Once the space is completely filled, seal the back with another piece of contact paper. Add a green paper stem and a curly green pipe cleaner vine to the top. This project is mess-free, highly tactile, and yields a gorgeous decoration that lasts all season long.