Today's Classroom Activities :

Fun and the Sun

Summer Suncatchers
Art Bend a chenille stem into a desired shape (circle, diamond, star, etc.) then glue the ends together. Coat the back of the shape with white glue, then carefully press the shape onto a piece of colored tissue paper. Let this dry completely before trimming the excess paper. Attach a hanger and hang in a sunny window.

Handprint Sun
Art Step 1: Cut a 6" diameter circle from yellow construction paper.

Step 2: Trace and cut out six hand prints from yellow or orange construction paper. Glue the palm part of the hands overlapping each to the back of the circle. The fingers will look like rays.

Step 3: Draw a smiley face on the sun and hang it in a window or give it to an elderly person who is unable to get out much.

Smiling in the Sun
Students explore the relative positions of the sun and Earth, and how this affects changes from night to day at any point on Earth.