Kitchen Roll Sun Catchers
Kitchen Roll Sun Catchers turn everyday paper towels into colorful window art. Children cut shapes, color, and spray with water to blend colors, learning about color mixing, absorption, and diffusion while building fine motor skills. Adaptations include seasonal shapes, coffee filters or tissue paper, folding for symmetry, or adding vinegar/lemon juice for science exploration.
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What do you do:
Cut your kitchen roll into any shapes you like — hearts, butterflies, flowers, stars... anything goes!
Let your child colour directly onto the shapes using felt-tip pens. Encourage bold colours and patterns!
Once you’re happy with the design, place the shape on a wipeable surface or tray.
Spray lightly at first to let the colours blend and merge beautifully.
Spray a little more until the shape is saturated enough to press onto a window.
What's Needed:
Kitchen roll / paper towels (the stronger, the better)
Felt-tip pens or washable markers
Scissors
Spray bottle with water
How to Adapt
Try cutting out seasonal or themed shapes — rainbows, snowflakes, autumn leaves, or Easter eggs
Use white coffee filters or tissue paper as an alternative to kitchen roll
Fold the kitchen roll in half before cutting to create symmetrical shapes like butterflies
Add a few drops of lemon juice or vinegar to the water for extra science fun!
Benefits of the Activity
Encourages creativity and self-expression
Teaches colour mixing and early science concepts (absorption and diffusion)
Strengthens fine motor skills through colouring and cuttint
