3. Paper Plate “Sunflowers”

This craft is perfect for teaching about size and scale. By using a paper plate as the base, children have a large, sturdy surface to decorate with seeds and petals.

  • Materials: Yellow paper plates, brown paint, real sunflower seeds, glue.
  • Steps:
    • Paint the center of the yellow plate brown.
    • While the paint is wet, sprinkle real sunflower seeds into the center.
    • Cut small triangular “notches” around the edge of the plate to create petals.