Back to school get to know you 'ready to shine' sun craft for years 2, 3 or 4

Start the school year by getting to know your new class with this fun sun craft. Children create a sun with rays to share the special things about themselves. Designed to be used during the first week of school, this activity will help upper KS1/lower KS2 children reflect on what makes them unique - a sweet way to boost self-esteem and confidence.

The templates:

There are 4 options for the centre of the sun, all of which are included
2-to-a-page:

• Ready to shine in year two
• Ready to shine in year 3
• Ready to shine in year 4
• Ready to shine in my new class

The 6 prompts on the rays (which can be changed) are:

• Positive words to describe me
• Things that make me smile
• I would like to learn about
• My favourite subjects
• I’m good at
• Something I want to get better at

Is this resource editable?

This resource is partially editable. You have the option to change any of the text prompts on the sun’s rays by using the included PowerPoint or Google Slides template. All other parts of the resource are not editable.

What are the benefits of this activity?

• Low-prep
• Hands-on craft that allows pupils to share about themselves at the start of a new school year
• Use the completed suns to create a back-to-school display
• Children practice following directions
• Develop fine motor and writing skills
• Help build self esteem and self confidence
• A great alternative to an ‘all about me’ worksheet

What do children need to complete this activity?

• Printed sun centers and rays
• Pen/pencil
• Scissors