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Earth-Friendly Suncatchers

Our Upcycled Suncatcher Craft helps your autistic child practice cutting, coloring, and fine motor skills while learning about caring for the planet.

Earth-Friendly Suncatchers This upcycling craft is a great and creative way to show your autistic kiddo the importance of taking care of our planet. Practice fine motor skills while they cut and color their custom suncatchers! What You'll Need: Plastic Markets Hole puncher String Instructions: Assist your kiddo in cutting your clean plastic into the shapes of their choosing. Using your markers, create designs for your suncatchers. Color all of the plastic to create a stained glass effect. Use a hole puncher to create a hole at the top of each suncatcher. Tie a piece of string to each suncatcher to hang up by a window! Note: Thin, clear plastic will be the easiest to work with for this craft.Download Now!

Benefits of At-Home Activities

Crafts and recipes are a gentle way to build fine motor skills while practicing patience, following directions, and expressing creativity. They also give your family a low-pressure way to connect. Many of our crafts and recipes can be adapted to your child's pace and interests.  

The pink Happy Apple wearing a chef hat and holding a whisk.

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