Coffee Filter Under Sea Suncatchers Activity
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Coffee filters, washable markers, and colored paper from the Dollar Store transform into a set of fun and vibrant Under Sea Suncatchers with a Mermaid theme! Use these free templates to make the perfect home daycare activity.
I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for ways to entertain my kids. And I love finding activities that use inexpensive items or things I already have when I’m planning. It’s an important part of successfully running a home daycare.
Dollar store crafts
There are several reasons why dollar store crafts are great:
- One of the biggest advantages of dollar store crafts is that they are affordable. As the name suggests, most of the items you need for these crafts can be purchased at a dollar store, which means you can create fun and interesting projects without breaking the bank.
- Dollar stores often offer a wide variety of crafting supplies, from paper and glue to beads and yarn. This means you can find everything you need to create a wide range of projects, whether you’re looking to make jewelry, decorations, or other DIY items.
- Working with limited resources can be a fun and interesting challenge. Dollar store crafts often require creativity and resourcefulness to make something beautiful out of inexpensive materials.
- Dollar store crafts can be enjoyed by people of all ages, making them a great activity for families or groups of friends. Whether you’re looking for a fun afternoon activity with your kids or a way to unwind with friends, Dollar Store crafts are a great option.
Coffee filter crafts
Coffee filter crafts are great for many reasons:
- Coffee filters are a common household item, which means they are readily available. You don’t have to go out of your way to purchase special materials for your craft project.
- Coffee filters are also very inexpensive, which makes them a great option for crafting on a budget. And we’re all on a budget in home daycare, am I right?
- Coffee filters can be used in a variety of craft projects. They can be painted, dyed, cut, and folded to create a wide range of shapes and designs. They take on color well and bleed nicely for a watercolor effect.
- Coffee filter crafts can be a fun and easy activity for kids. The simple techniques and easy-to-find materials make it an accessible craft for young children who may be new to crafting.
For more ideas with a coffee filter, check these out:
Daycare activity ideas
For more ideas for home daycare activities, check these out:
- Learning Shapes and Colors Alien Activity
- Feather Beading Fine Motor Activity for Daycare
- Friendship Soup Activity for Kids
- Home Daycare Activities (That You Can Prep in 5 Minutes or Less)
- Mess Free Activities for Toddlers
- Homemade Art Supplies for Daycare
These sea life suncatchers would make a great daycare activity for your ocean unit, animal unit, and more. And the free templates are below as well.
Coffee filter under the sea suncatchers
Create these bright and colorful Dollar Store Coffee Filter Under Sea Suncatchers in just about 30 minutes with help from the kiddos! This activity teaches color theory, and blending plus works on fine motor skills, tracing, and cutting!
Dollar Store Coffee Filter Under Sea Suncatcher
Ingredients
- Coffee Filters – Dollar Store
- Washable Markers Pink, Purple, Green, Blue – Dollar Store
- Colored Paper Blue, Green, Purple – Dollar Store
- Glue Sticks – Dollar Store
- Gallon Size Zipper Bag OR Metal Baking Sheet Pan – Dollar Store
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Water Spray Bottle
- MERMAID SUNCATCHER PATTERNS
Instructions
- Flatten the round coffee filters and add color in a variety of patterns with washable markers in mermaid colors. Place on a gallon size zipper bag or metal baking sheet pan and then mist with a water spray bottle. Watch the magic as the colors blend and swirl! Set aside to dry.
- Download and print the MERMAID SUNCATCHER PATTERNS. Cut out each frame shape with scissors. Pinch patterns in half, cut a slit in the center, and then cut out the inside of the shape. Younger kiddos will need help with this step.
- Trace two of each suncatcher pattern frames onto colored paper with a pencil and cut out with scissors. Place suncatcher over top of tie-dyed coffee filter until you are pleased with the pattern that shows through the frame.
- Attach the coffee filter to the first suncatcher frame with a glue stick. Flip over and glue the second suncatcher frame so that it matches up with the first frame.
- Carefully cut away the excess tie-dyed coffee filter with scissors. Hang with a loop of string or double-sided tape to your sunniest window or door.
