FREE Paper Plate Sun Dial Craft

Published:
July 25, 2017

Sarah Shelton

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Sundials were used by many cultures to help people to know what time it was before clocks were invented.

sundial
If you are learning about sun dials in your history lessons with your older children, here is a fun craft to get your little ones involved as well. They can make their very own sun dial with a paper plate and a straw!

Find out all the directions on how to make your very own sundial HERE.

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