Icy Suncatchers

The students in Big Bird Buddies and Magic Kingdom were able to help Ms. Jolene recycle curling ribbon and tinsel remaining from the holiday season. We put about an inch of water in the bottom of an empty butter dish. Then we added a colorful variety of curling ribbon pieces, gold tinsel, and sprinkled glitter over the top. After we placed both ends of a strand of red yarn into the water, to create a handle, we set the bowls outside to freeze.

Once the suncathers are completely frozen we will hang them outside our classroom windows!

This simple activity encompassed many key developmental indicators; such as communication and language, mathematics and science, and creative representation! If you have ribbons, sequins, tinsel, glitter, or other shiny materials around the house, then I suggest taking some time to get in-touch with your inner child and make an icy suncather alongside your child. You will learn just as much they do! Have fun!

The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.

Marcel Proust