7. Fall Leaf Sun Catchers

A glowing window decoration

Sun catchers capture the beauty of fall foliage and bring colorful light into your home.

Materials Needed:

  • Contact paper or clear adhesive sheets
  • Tissue paper in red, orange, and yellow
  • Scissors
  • String or tape

Instructions:

  1. Cut contact paper into shapes like leaves or circles.
  2. Help your toddler stick pieces of colored tissue paper all over it.
  3. Seal with another sheet of contact paper.
  4. Hang the finished piece in a sunny window.

Why it’s great:
This sensory craft teaches about transparency, color layering, and light. Toddlers love watching their creations glow in the sunlight!