Sundial garden marker craft for 9-year-olds
This outdoor timekeeping craft is for 9-year-olds making a simple sundial to observe shadows on a sunny day. An adult should help secure the center dowel.
What to buy
Round wooden plaque
Short wooden dowel
Air-dry clay
Weatherproof acrylic paint
Paintbrushes
Permanent marker for adult use
Number sticker sheets
Compass
Ruler
Pencil
Clear weatherproof sealer
Small pebbles
Who this list is for
This sundial garden marker craft list is for 9-year-olds observing shadows outdoors on a sunny day. An adult should help secure the short wooden dowel at the center of the round wooden plaque.
How to use this list
Use the compass to orient the round wooden plaque, then plan number placement with a ruler and pencil. An adult can help secure the short wooden dowel with air-dry clay. Paint the plaque with weatherproof acrylic paint and paintbrushes, add number sticker sheets, and use the permanent marker only with adult use. Small pebbles can decorate the base. Finish with clear weatherproof sealer after the paint is dry.
Common mistakes
Do not treat the sundial as a clock for exact indoor time; this project is for observing shadows in sun. Do not secure the center dowel without adult help. Keep the compass away from wet paint and check orientation before applying number sticker sheets. Use the permanent marker only under adult supervision, and apply clear weatherproof sealer after the painted surface has dried.
What is on this list
The list includes a round wooden plaque, short wooden dowel, air-dry clay, weatherproof acrylic paint, paintbrushes, permanent marker for adult use, number sticker sheets, compass, ruler, pencil, clear weatherproof sealer, and small pebbles. Cross off materials you already have.
When you are done
Leave the plaque flat until the air-dry clay, paint, and sealer have dried. Put the compass and permanent marker away, and take the sundial outside only after an adult confirms the center dowel is secure. Observe its shadow on a sunny day.
FAQ
Who is "Sundial garden marker craft for 9-year-olds" for?
This sundial garden marker craft list is for 9-year-olds observing shadows outdoors on a sunny day. An adult should help secure the short wooden dowel at the center of the round wooden plaque.
How should I use "Sundial garden marker craft for 9-year-olds"?
Use the compass to orient the round wooden plaque, then plan number placement with a ruler and pencil. An adult can help secure the short wooden dowel with air-dry clay. Paint the plaque with weatherproof acrylic paint and paintbrushes, add number sticker sheets, and use the permanent marker only with adult use. Small pebbles can decorate the base. Finish w…
What should I skip or avoid with "Sundial garden marker craft for 9-year-olds"?
Do not treat the sundial as a clock for exact indoor time; this project is for observing shadows in sun. Do not secure the center dowel without adult help. Keep the compass away from wet paint and check orientation before applying number sticker sheets. Use the permanent marker only under adult supervision, and apply clear weatherproof sealer after the pain…
What is on the "Sundial garden marker craft for 9-year-olds" list?
The list includes a round wooden plaque, short wooden dowel, air-dry clay, weatherproof acrylic paint, paintbrushes, permanent marker for adult use, number sticker sheets, compass, ruler, pencil, clear weatherproof sealer, and small pebbles. Cross off materials you already have.
What should I do when I am done?
Leave the plaque flat until the air-dry clay, paint, and sealer have dried. Put the compass and permanent marker away, and take the sundial outside only after an adult confirms the center dowel is secure. Observe its shadow on a sunny day.
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