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Sun paintings {learning about our solar system through art}

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When I began putting together activity ideas for learning about the sun, I thought it would be fun to do an art project. I’ve often been struck, actually, by the intersection between art and science. In creating art, children are also learning science. For example, in creating these sun paintings, my kids were developing their scientific understanding of the sun. . . its colors, its composition, its solar flares, etc.

Note: For more space-related activities, see my Space Unit Study page. 

Learn about our nearest star by creating these beautiful sun paintings. This is a fun sensory art project that turns out beautifully. || Gift of Curiosity

The idea for these sun paintings came from Mrs. Karen’s Preschool Ideas. As soon as I saw them, I knew we had to try out the unique painting process she discusses on her site.

Because the idea wasn’t mine, you will need to hop over to Mrs. Karen’s Preschool Ideas for full instructions on creating these beautiful sun paintings.

Learn about our nearest star by creating these beautiful sun paintings. This is a fun sensory art project that turns out beautifully. || Gift of Curiosity

I will, however, leave you with a couple of pictures for inspiration so that you might decide to make these amazing sun paintings yourself!

Learn about our nearest star by creating these beautiful sun paintings. This is a fun sensory art project that turns out beautifully. || Gift of Curiosity

More resources to learn about the sun

More Gift of Curiosity posts about the sun and solar system:

  • Recording the Earth’s rotation with shadows
  • Books about the sun
  • How planets orbit the sun
  • Solar system Montessori 3-part cards
  • Solar system lacing cards
  • Make a model solar system


You’ll find more resources for learning about the sun on my Space Unit Study page and my Space and the Solar System Pinterest board.

Follow Katie @ Gift of Curiosity’s board Unit Ideas: Space & the Solar System on Pinterest.

Filed Under: Arts and Crafts, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, Space Tagged With: sun

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  1. Iffat

    July 10, 2019 at 5:33 pm

    Wowwww……thank u so much Kate

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