Tissue paper rainbow suncatcher

STREAM Activity: Rainbow Suncatcher

See The World Through Rainbows This Pride!

Activity best for children ages three and up

June is here, and it’s time to celebrate the colorful spirit of Pride! Pride month is all about love, acceptance, and the freedom to express who we truly are. The rainbow is a powerful symbol of diversity and inclusion, representing the colors of the LGBTQ+ flag. Each color has its own meaning and reminds us that everyone deserves to shine bright.

What better way to celebrate pride than by creating your very own rainbow suncatcher? This fun craft embraces the many colors that represent the LGBTQ+ community. And it’s also a beautiful way to celebrate Pride and bring a little sunshine and love into your home.

VOCABULARY

  • Diversity: A range of things, especially people, who are unique and bring different ideas, interests, and experiences to a community.

  • Inclusion: Making sure that all people feel welcomed and valued in a group.

GUIDING QUESTIONS

  • Why is it important to celebrate what makes each person special?

  • What do you think happens when sunlight shines through the rainbow catcher? What do you see?

MATERIALS

  • Black construction paper

  • Scissors

  • White crayon

  • Clear contact paper

  • Tissue paper/streamers

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Create a rainbow outline on black construction paper using a white crayon.

White crayon rainbow

STEP 2

Cut out your rainbow template and place your clear contact paper on top. Use your scissors to cut the rainbow shape, and you should now have a sticky side to your rainbow.

Rainbow outline on contact paper

STEP 3

Start placing your streamer strips on top. (You can also use tissue paper.) You can follow the pattern of the rainbow or make your own colorful masterpiece. Once you flip it over, you will reveal your unique suncatcher design!

Lay tissue paper down in rainbow order

STEP 4

If you have excess streamer/tissue paper sticking out, use your scissors to cut it. You can save it for your next suncatcher craft!

Cut excess tissue paper