Looking for a sweet and simple way to wrap up your school year? ☀️
This Here Comes the Sun Craft is just what you need! It’s the perfect end-of-year classroom activity that’s easy to prep, fun for kids, and doubles as a spring or summer bulletin board idea that will leave your classroom shining bright.
Bonus: It’s also a built-in writing prompt that lets students share all the things they’re excited for this summer — from big adventures to little joys like swimming, camping, or just soaking up the sun!
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Why Teachers Love This Craft:
✔️ Easy Prep: Simply print, copy onto colorful card stock, and you’re ready to go!
✔️ Perfect for K-6 Students: Comes with options for both primary and regular handwriting lines.
✔️ Fun Personalization: Students can pick from a variety of colorful sunglasses to add personality to their suns, and their writing will reflect their own summer excitement!
✔️ Perfect for Displays: Brightens your classroom or hallway with student writing and cheerful art.
✔️ Positive End-of-Year Closure: A fun, upbeat way to end your time together and celebrate the school year.
What’s Included in This Summer Writing Activity:
☀️ Sunshine Craft Template
Students will create their own cheerful sun craft using easy-to-print blackline templates for the sun’s face, rays, and sunglasses. These pieces are designed for simple cutting, coloring, and assembling — perfect for busy end-of-year days!
☀️ Sunshine Craft Writing Pages
Students will complete a fun writing prompt where they describe what they’re most excited about for summer. This adds a meaningful literacy component to the craft and makes each student’s sun uniquely theirs!
☀️ Summer Writing Web Worksheets
Graphic organizers are included to help students brainstorm and organize their ideas before they begin writing. These prewriting webs are ideal for supporting young writers and building confidence in their planning skills.
☀️ Additional Summer Writing Prompt Worksheets
Beyond the main craftivity, you’ll receive extra summer-themed writing worksheets. These are perfect for morning work, early finisher activities, writing centers, or additional classroom projects to stretch the fun even further.
Teacher Tip:
Print the sunglasses on bright, colorful cardstock! Students will love choosing their favorite shades, and the different colors will make your bulletin board pop with color and personality!
Ready to grab the Here Comes the Sun Craft and start celebrating summer with your students?
See the Craftivity in Action! 🎥
Want to see how the Here Comes the Sun Craft comes together? This quick video shows how easy it is for students to assemble their sunshine and add their summer writing!
Ready to bring this craft to your students?
They’ll love the creativity, you’ll love the easy prep — it’s a win-win!
Fun Ways to Use this Summer Craftivity:
This bright, seasonal project is perfect for the final weeks of school when students are full of energy and excitement for the break ahead!
- End of Year Activities: Students already have summer on their minds — this craftivity lets you embrace the excitement and channel it into a meaningful, creative project!
- Summer School Projects: Brighten your classroom with student writing.
- Fun Fridays: Wrap up the week on a high note with a creative, low-prep activity that boosts student morale and celebrates all their hard work!
- Early Finishers: A cheerful project for students who finish work quickly and need more enrichment.
- Classroom Decor: Create a colorful bulletin board or memory wall!
Teacher Tip:
Encourage students to write about their summer plans, favorite foods, vacations, or simple joys like playing outside and sleeping in.
Whether you’re creating a summer bulletin board, wrapping up your writing curriculum, or celebrating the end of the year, the Here Comes the Sun Craft is an easy, memorable way to shine!
Add Some Sunshine to Your Classroom!
Ready to make your end-of-year days a little sunnier? ☀️
Grab this Here Comes the Sun Summer Writing Craftivity HERE on TpT and enjoy a no-stress, high-fun project that students (and you!) will love.
Here’s to sending your students into summer with sunshine, smiles, and sweet memories! 🌈🌞
More End-of-Year Activities You’ll Love:
🌱 Grass Head Plant Templates — A fun, hands-on plant science craft perfect for spring or the end of the school year!
☀️ Printable Summer Bingo Game — A must-have for end-of-year parties, class rewards, or just some summer fun!
📚 Summer Reading Goal Craft — Everything you need to keep your students motivated to read all summer long!
