If your kids like crafting, we have a quick and easy to make patriotic Labor Day Craft tutorial for them today! Our family loves to decorate with red, white and blue around patriotic holidays and my children have really taken up crafts lately. So I decided to let them try their hand at Patriotic Sun Catchers recently. Sun catchers can be hung just about anywhere. You just need a window! This Patriotic Sun Catcher is a fun craft for children of all ages from preschoolers on up. A red, white, and blue craft is an excellent idea for a Labor Day craft! Labor Day is often associated with American patriotism, so incorporating the colors of the U.S. flag—red, white, and blue—fits perfectly.
Sun Catcher Patriotic Craft Tutorial
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday of September in the United States, honors the contributions and achievements of American workers and the labor movement. The holiday acknowledges the hard work, dedication, and economic and social contributions of workers that have helped build and sustain the nation. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of fair labor practices, workers’ rights, and the progress made in improving working conditions.
The spirit of Labor Day is one of appreciation and solidarity with the working class. It’s a time to reflect on the value of hard work, take a well-deserved break, and spend time with family and friends, often marking the unofficial end of summer. Many people celebrate with parades, barbecues, and community events, emphasizing relaxation and the enjoyment of the fruits of their labor. This red white and blue themed sun catcher craft is perfect to celebrate Labor Day or any other patriotic holiday such as Memorial Day or even the 4th of July. Crafts are a fun, educational, and interactive way for kids to engage with the themes of Labor Day, making the holiday more meaningful and enjoyable for them.
Patriotic Sun Catcher Craft Supplies Needed:
For this labor day craft, you just need a few simple craft supplies that you probably already have around the house! If you need tissue paper, it can be purchased at your local craft store or in the gift wrap aisle of your grocery store. You can also get it delivered to your door using my affiliate amazon link.
- Blue or Red Construction Paper
- Red, White and/or Blue Tissue Paper
- Small Ziplock Bag
- Scissors
- Tape (any clear tape will work)
How To Make Your Patriotic Sun Catcher:
First gather your supplies and head to a table. Spread your supplies out and start by cutting a border for your sun catcher out of construction paper. I helped my kids lay the bag down and cut strips around the bag. You can grab a pencil and measure if you’d prefer.
Next, cut or tear pieces of your tissue paper and lay in a small pile. The pieces don’t have to be perfectly cut/torn and are better if they aren’t all the same size! After making a small pile of tissue paper pieces, grab your plastic bag and start tapping your tissue paper pieces to the back. Mix your colors up as you are laying them down. You can even lay down a row and put one long piece of tape over all the pieces of tissue paper.
After you have covered your plastic bag, flip your bag over and tape your construction pieces to all 4 sides. This creates your border or frame for the patriotic craft.
Add a string or a ribbon to the back of your Patriotic Sun Catcher. Then, let your child find a perfect spot to hang their project up! My kids hung theirs up in their bedroom windows!
Conclusion
Having kids do crafts for Labor Day is a meaningful and enjoyable way to engage them with the holiday. Through patriotic-themed crafts, kids can also learn about American values and the role of workers in building the country. Furthermore, crafting allows children to express their creativity and develop fine motor skills. It encourages them to think about how to represent themes like work, community, and patriotism in creative ways. Finally, by creating something with their hands, kids can feel a personal connection to the holiday. It makes it more memorable and meaningful for them.
Engaging in holiday crafts can become a cherished family tradition, creating lasting memories and a sense of continuity. Has your child ever made a sun catcher before? Let them try their hand at this easy, fun, patriotic one!
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