Apple Sun Catchers

Tamara peay

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Apple Sun Catchers

Apple-themed autumn art

In this lesson, students will create colorful apple-shaped sun catchers using tissue paper and clear contact paper. This activity will allow them to explore color mixing and light while creating beautiful autumn-themed decorations. The lesson encourages creativity and provides a relaxing, enjoyable art experience.

Audience

Leaders (Afterschool Program)

Time

1 hour

Approach

Apple-themed autumn art

Materials

Clear contact paper, Tissue paper in various colors, Apple-shaped templates, Scissors, Markers, Hole punch, String or yarn, and Worksheet: Apple Sun Catcher Templates

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Welcome students and explain the activity: creating apple-shaped sun catchers.
Discuss the significance of apples in autumn and how sun catchers can brighten up a room.
Show examples of completed sun catchers to inspire creativity.

Step 2

Preparation

10 mins

Distribute clear contact paper and tissue paper to each student.
Provide scissors, markers, and apple-shaped templates.
Explain how to safely handle scissors and use the templates.

Step 3

Creating Sun Catchers

30 mins

Have students select and trace apple shapes onto the contact paper using markers.
Cut out the apple shapes carefully.
Tear or cut tissue paper into small pieces.
Peel the backing off the contact paper and arrange tissue paper pieces on the sticky side to fill in the apple shape.
Once filled, cover the design with another piece of contact paper to seal it.
Use a hole punch to make a hole at the top of the apple and thread a piece of string or yarn through it for hanging.

Step 4

Conclusion and Reflection

10 mins

Have students share their completed sun catchers with the group.
Facilitate a discussion on what they enjoyed about the activity and what they found challenging.
Discuss how light interacts with the colors in their sun catchers and what they observed.

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Worksheet

Apple Sun Catcher Templates

This worksheet provides apple-shaped templates that students can use to trace and cut out their sun catchers. It also includes space for students to sketch their initial designs.

Use these templates to trace apple shapes onto the clear contact paper.

Select the size that best fits your design idea.

Sketch your apple sun catcher design here before cutting out the shapes and adding tissue paper.

Think about the colors and patterns you want to use.

Discussion

Apple Sun Catcher Reflection

A guided discussion to help students reflect on their creative process while making their apple sun catchers.

What did you enjoy most about making your sun catcher?

Encourage students to talk about colors, patterns, and the creative process.

What was the most challenging part of the activity?

Discuss any difficulties they faced with materials or techniques.

How does the light interact with your sun catcher? What do you observe?

Talk about how light passes through the tissue paper and the effects of color mixing.