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Stained Glass Apple Suncatcher Craft

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Brighten up your windows with this fun Stained Glass Apple Suncatcher craft.

This low-mess craft is great for preschoolers and even toddler (with a bit of adult help). They’ll work their fine motor skills to tear the paper and have fun putting the rest of the craft together.

This simple stained glass apple suncatcher craft is fun to make for toddlers and preschoolers and will brighten your windows this fall.

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Supplies Needed:

Clear Contact Paper

Red or green construction paper

Scissors

Red or green tissue paper

This simple stained glass apple suncatcher craft is fun to make for toddlers and preschoolers and will brighten your windows this fall.

How to make your Stained Glass Apple Suncatcher

First, we need to prepare the outline of our apple suncatcher.

Take your construction paper and fold it in half. Just like you would draw half of a heart, we’re going to draw our apple. The shape is similar to the heart, except make a flat bottom instead of a point.

Cut out your apple outline and then cut out the middle. Leave your apple outline connected at the fold.

Once you unfold your cut-out, you’ll have a basic apple shape.

This simple stained glass apple suncatcher craft is fun to make for toddlers and preschoolers and will brighten your windows this fall.

Use your scraps of construction paper to make a simple stem for your apple.

This simple stained glass apple suncatcher craft is fun to make for toddlers and preschoolers and will brighten your windows this fall.

Next, tear your tissue paper into small pieces. This is great for fine motor skills!

Use red tissue paper with red construction paper and green tissue paper with green construction paper.

Prepare your Contact Paper by cutting 2 rectangles that are a little bit bigger than your apple outline and stem.

This simple stained glass apple suncatcher craft is fun to make for toddlers and preschoolers and will brighten your windows this fall.

Peel the back off of one piece of contact paper. Turn the paper sticky side up and place your apple outline and stem on your Contact Paper. Depending on the age of your child, this step may best be done by an adult.

Hint: If your working with a toddler, you can tape the corners of the contact paper to your table so that it doesn’t slip and slide while your child is creating.

This simple stained glass apple suncatcher craft is fun to make for toddlers and preschoolers and will brighten your windows this fall.

Time for the finishing touches!

Next comes the fun part! It’s time to stick down the tissue paper. Use the tissue paper scraps to fill in all the entire middle section of your apple. Overlap the pieces for texture.

Finally, peel the backing from your second piece of Contact Paper. Carefully apply this piece over the top of your suncatcher sticky side to sticky side. Again, this step is best done by an adult.

Trim off the extra edges of your Contact Paper. Leave about a 1/4 inch border around your apple suncatcher so your Contact Paper doesn’t peel apart.

Now it’s time to hang it in the window and let the sun shine in!

This simple stained glass apple suncatcher craft is fun to make for toddlers and preschoolers and will brighten your windows this fall.

You may also like one of these apple activities for kids:

Apple Print Mini Notebook

A is for Apple Paper Plate Wreath

Printable Apple Writing Paper

Storybook Snack Time: Baked Apples

Fingerprint Apple Counting Activity at Live Over C’s

Printable Apple Writing Paper

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It’s almost impossible to write without any inspiration.

Inspiration can come from anywhere, such as a writing prompt, picture, a question, an idea, or maybe some pretty themed writing paper.

This fun printable Apple Writing Paper can be a great source of inspiration for your young writers. Combine it with a writing prompt or a brainstorming session and the words will start flowing.

Practice writing with this fun fall-themed free printable Apple Writing Paper. Includes both full color and black and white options.

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What can you write about?

What would you write about on this paper?

Let’s have a brainstorming session!

You could write about a trip to an apple orchard, your favorite apple recipe, or about an animal that likes to eat apples.

Record the results of an apple taste test or record your observations of the inside (or outside) of an apple.

Use this paper for an apple science project.

Or, write a story about a kid (or animal) named Apple.

What are your ideas?

Practice writing with this fun fall-themed free printable Apple Writing Paper. Includes both full color and black and white options.

How to get your printable Apple Writing Paper

It’s so easy to grab a copy of this printable apple writing paper.

All you need to do is click the link(s) below, save to your computer, and print.

I’ve provided two different versions for your convenience. One is in full color and the other is identical, but in greyscale.

Print your full color apple paper here.

Print your greyscale apple paper here.

Please note: This printable apple writing paper is for home or classroom use only. Selling or using this paper as part of a paid product is prohibited.

Practice writing with this fun fall-themed free printable Apple Writing Paper. Includes both full color and black and white options.

If you enjoyed this Apple Writing Paper, the above photo is perfect for sharing on Facebook or saving on Pinterest.

You may also enjoy one of these apple activities:

Apple Counting Rocks

Mini Apple Print Notebook

A is for Apple Print Wreath Kids Craft

Awesome Apple Science Experiments

Apple Browning Science Experiment at Kitchen Counter Chronicle

Cardboard Tube Bear Craft

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We’re building a zoo.

Unfortunately, it’s not a zoo that you can come and visit. But, it’s one that we can share with you and one that you can make yourself.

This should be fun!

Let’s make a zoo full of cardboard tube animals. We’re going to start with this friendly cardboard tube bear craft.

Create a zoo and fill it with this simple cardboard tube bear craft. It's a simple and fun kids craft that makes use of recycled materials.

Supplies needed for your cardboard tube bear

Cardboard tube (empty tp roll)
Brown craft paint
Black craft paint
Brown construction paper
Black marker
Googly eyes
Glue
Scissors

How to make your cardboard tube bear craft

Begin by choosing the color for your bear. My oldest daughter wanted to make a brown bear and the youngest wanted to make a black bear. Either one is a super cute choice.

Use the color you chose to paint your entire tube.

While your paint is drying, cut two ear shapes and a round snout out of your brown construction paper. (See the picture above for examples.)

Use your marker to add the details. Color the insides of your ears and add a nose and mouth to your snout.

Once the paint on your cardboard tube is dry, glue on your eyes and snout.

Glue your ears to the top inside of the tube so they’re peeking out from the top. They should be placed directly above your eyes.

Once your glue is dry, your bears are ready to play with.

Our zoo is just beginning, but it’s off to a great start.

What else should we add? Hippos, tigers, alligators, pandas… They all sound like fun! Let’s get crafting!

Create a zoo and fill it with this simple cardboard tube bear craft. It's a simple and fun kids craft that makes use of recycled materials.

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Cardboard Tube Hippo Craft

Spoon Bear

The Cutest Bear Crafts for Kids

How to Draw a Grizzly Bear at Art Projects for Kids

Utah Crafts for Kids at 3 Boys and a Dog

Create a zoo and fill it with this simple cardboard tube bear craft. It's a simple and fun kids craft that makes use of recycled materials.

Find your supplies here:

In addition to some cardboard tubes from your recycle bin, here are a few other supplies to help you make your cardboard tube bear.

June Simple Family Fun Ideas

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For our family, June marks the beginning of summer. School ends, the weather warms up, the days get longer, and we’re all ready for a change of pace and some family fun adventures.

These June simple family fun ideas are perfect for the changing season. Some of these ideas will get you outside and others are perfect to do inside on a hot day. And, several can be done at any time of the year (not just summer). But, what brings all these ideas together is that they are simple, inexpensive, and a great way to connect.

Let’s plan a family adventure!

Get ready for summer with some family adventures! Save and print these ideas for June simple family fun and you'll be ready for family time any time.

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Fire up your printer, print out your simple June family adventures, hang it up, and plan some fun.

I know you’ll find an activity (or two or three or four…) that your family will love.

Get ready for summer with some family adventures! Save and print these ideas for June simple family fun and you'll be ready for family time any time.

June Outdoor Adventures

June is a great time to get outside and have some fun. So, these family fun ideas will give you a nudge to enjoy the outdoors.

1. Blow up a beach ball and play beach ball volleyball in your backyard. No net needed! Just have some fun.

2. Take a trip to a nearby nature center. Go on a hike, explore their visitors center and have fun learning about the wildlife in your part of the world. Nature centers are a great community resource and most are free or inexpensive to visit.

3. Trace each other’s shadows on the driveway. Add faces, hair, and clothes to make a silly shadow family.

4. Go stargazing. Pick a clear night and go outside to study the moon and stars. You can find tips for stargazing with your kids as well as a printable night sky journal at this link.

5. Lie together under a tree and look up. What do you see? Use this time to relax together and talk about all that you see.

6. Explore a pond together. Observe and learn about all the animals and plants you see or try one of these simple activities for pond play at Buggy and Buddy. This might even inspire a second family adventure to the library to find some books about pond life.

Get ready for summer with some family adventures! Save and print these ideas for June simple family fun and you'll be ready for family time any time.

June Indoor Family Adventures

Even in summer, sometimes the weather doesn’t cooperate. Save these ideas for a rainy day, a steamy hot day, or anytime you’re looking for some indoor fun.

7. Have a letter writing evening and write letters to faraway family or friends. Use pretty stationary or decorate your own with markers and stickers. You can even go all in with a fun set of personalized notecards for your kids like this set from EightTwentyOneStudio.

8. Go to the grocery store or farmer’s market and buy a few new-to-you fruits (or vegetables). Have a family taste test and maybe you’ll find a new favorite snack.

9. Learn to make play dough together. You can find many fun recipes on my play dough Pinterest board. Gather up some loose parts (like rocks, pipe cleaners, or craft foam pieces) and start creating.

10. Discover a new genre of music together through books and music. YouTube and your local library are both great resources.

Get ready for summer with some family adventures! Save and print these ideas for June simple family fun and you'll be ready for family time any time.

Print Out Your June Simple Family Fun Ideas

You can find all these family adventures on a printable list here. Just download it and print. Hang it on the refrigerator and you’ll be ready for a month full of family fun ideas.

Jot a few ideas on the calendar and you’ll be sure to have time with the family. Remember, a family adventure doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. You just need a couple of hours and a fun idea.

Get your printable June Family Adventures here.

Which of these June simple family fun ideas are you going to add to your calendar this month?

Get ready for summer with some family adventures! Save and print these ideas for June simple family fun and you'll be ready for family time any time.

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More June Family Fun Resources

In addition to all the fun ideas listed above, the following items are fun to have around for last minute family fun. Yard games are always a lot of fun!

Balloon STEM Activities for Kids

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STEM activities don’t have to be complicated. In fact, all of these fun ideas use simple supplies and have one thing in common – balloons!

So, swing by the party supplies and pick of up a pack of balloons so you can get started on these fun balloon STEM activities.

Have fun learning with the simple Balloon STEM Activities. Your kids will learn so much and have a lot of fun while they're at it.

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Fun Balloon STEM Activities

The ideas below are great for learning after school and on the weekend. And, any of them would make a fun family activity.

Are you ready to have some fun?

Check out all these awesome activities, choose your favorite, gather some supplies, and get started learning.

Balloon STEM Activities

Fun STEM activities that you can do with balloons!

Grow the Grinch's Heart Science Experiment

Use a chemical reaction to blow up your balloon! Hint: You can do this any time of the year, just change the design on your balloon.

Balloons over Broadway: Book and Craft

Make your own parade balloon with this fun STEM project.

Cool Balloon Experiments

Photo Credit: www.teach-me-mommy.com

Try one (or all) of these 3 fun experiments.

Cupid’s Arrow Balloon Physics Challenge – STEM Activity

Photo Credit: www.steampoweredfamily.com

Get out the balloons for a fun physics challenge that's not just for Valentine's Day!

Confetti Cannon STEM Challenge – 2 Design Challenges For Young Engineers

Photo Credit: www.steampoweredfamily.com

Use balloons to make a fun confetti cannon!

H is for Hovercraft

Photo Credit: inspirationlaboratories.com

Use a balloon to power a hovercraft.

LEGO Balloon Car DIY Lego Building Kit

Photo Credit: littlebinsforlittlehands.com

Use balloons to power a LEGO car with this fun idea.

Balloon Air Pressure Experiments for Kids

Photo Credit: www.darcyandbrian.com

Learn about air pressure with this simple balloon experiment.

Magic Light Bulb Balloon Science Experiment

Photo Credit: happybrownhouse.com

Try the magic light bulb experiment.

Balloon Rocket STEM Activity

Photo Credit: happybrownhouse.com

Make a simple balloon rocket.

Make a balloon powered sponge boat

Photo Credit: www.thecrafttrain.com

Use a balloon to power a simple sponge boat.

How To Make a Solar System Model

Photo Credit: creeksidelearning.com

Use balloons to make a model of the solar system.

Which one of these fun balloon STEM activities are you going to try first?

If you’ve got a whole pack of balloons, I bet you’d have enough for all these projects!

Have fun learning with the simple Balloon STEM Activities. Your kids will learn so much and have a lot of fun while they're at it.

More Simple STEM Activities You’ll Love

Color STEM Activities

Hockey Science Experiment

Phases of the Moon Mobile

Melting Crayons Science Activity

My Must-Have STEM Resource

I don’t know about you, but I don’t always have time to prep a fun science project. That’s why I love Green Kid Crafts Discovery boxes. The boxes are packed full of projects that are fun and inviting. You can choose to get a subscription or a one-off box based off of a specific theme. Any one you choose would be a lot of fun!

Try the Kitchen Science Box
The Green Energy Box
Or try a monthly subscription.