Paper Plate Sunshine Craft

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Make this adorable Paper Plate Sunshine Craft for kids using simple supplies like a paper plate, yellow paint, and fluffy cotton balls. This craft is perfect for springtime!

Easy Sun Craft for Kids

If you’re looking for a bright and happy craft that feels like pure sunshine, this Paper Plate Sun Craft is the perfect pick!

With a smiling sun, bold yellow rays, and fluffy cotton ball clouds, this craft is simple, hands-on, and full of texture. It’s one of those projects that works beautifully for preschoolers and early elementary kids because it’s easy enough to prep, but still packed with fine motor practice and creativity.

Whether you’re welcoming spring, studying weather, or just need a cheerful afternoon activity, this paper plate sun is sure to brighten your day!

Why We Love This Craft

Bright and happy colors
Simple supplies you probably already have
Great fine motor practice
Perfect for weather units or spring themes
Adds fun texture with cotton ball clouds
It’s sweet, simple, and totally kid-approved.

Crafty Tips 💛

Pull cotton balls apart before gluing to make them look extra fluffy.
If working with younger kids, pre-cut the rays to save time.
Want extra sparkle? Add a little glitter glue to the rays or use sparkle paper instead of solid yellow.

Materials Needed To Make A Paper Plate Sun

Dessert size paper plate
Free Sunshine Template
Yellow Paint & Paintbrush
Cotton balls
Cardstock, pink, yellow and light blue
Googly eyes
Sharpie
Glue stick or Liquid Glue

How To Make a Paper Plate Sun

Step 1:

Cut your paper plate in half. Paint yellow and let dry.

Step 2:

Using our free template, cut out your sunray shapes from your yellow cardstock. Glue behind paper plate.
Cut a blue cloud from your cardstock using our template and glue to the bottom of your paper plate.

Step 3:

Glue cotton balls to your blue cloud. Carefully pull on your cotton ball in different directions before gluing to make it slightly larger and easier to glue down. This also helps use less cotton balls to save more for another activity!