How to make easy yarn suncatchers for toddlers. This is a simple fine motor skill activity involving pressing cut yarn on contact paper.
Updated March 2025
Yarn, scissors, contact paper. Yes, that’s all you need for an engaging fine motor workout for toddlers and preschoolers.
This idea is so wonderfully simple, yet engaging for young kids. And between the soft yarn and the sticky contact paper, this is an excellent sensory activity.
Plus it gives little kids a chance to use scissors. And kids love scissors. Something about it seems to indicate “I’m big” to them.
My son has his own pair of child scissors that he really likes to use so I figured this activity would be right up his alley.
To note: We’ve been talking for a while now about how to hold scissors while cutting or walking. I continue to help place his hands in the proper position as he is still learning this skill.
On to our suncatchers…
How to Make Easy Yarn Suncatchers with Kids
MATERIALS
- Yarn
- Scissors
- Contact paper
- Tape
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut yarn for suncatchers
I grabbed a few balls of yarn from my big basket (all my would-be-scarves that I plan to knit to stay warm in Maine).
I laid these colors of yarn out along with a pair of scissors and a few small bowls.
- Let child cut yarn
My son began cutting the yarn in all different lengths. He chose to organize the yarn in bowls by colors.
This step could easily entertain for a while. When your child is ready, move on to creating your suncatchers.
- Place contact paper on window
Here’s where the adult will need to do a little prep work. While your child is cutting yarn, find a window or door that will work for the suncatcher. Preferably low, but still well lit so the child can access it easily.
Peel off the back of the contact paper and attach the contact paper (sticky side up) to the glass. I taped ours to the glass with painters tape. - Create yarn suncatchers
William has a lot of pizzazz so he pretty much threw his yarn onto the sticky paper.
But your child may choose to carefully place and arrange the yarn, possibly even in patterns, lines or shapes.
I must say, despite the quick finish, he was quite proud of his finished yarn suncatcher.
Contact paper is great for so many kids arts and crafts, including collage, suncatchers, and stained glass art!
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