Looking for a kid-friendly craft to celebrate Read Across America next week? This Potato Stamped Green Eggs tutorial is perfect!
Not only is it super easy with the free egg cutout template I’ve included below, but this DIY craft also goes along perfectly with the beloved classic “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss.
In celebration of Read Across America next week AND Dr. Seuss’ birthday – today I present to YOU our Potato Stamped Green Eggs tutorial w/free printable template!
Not only is this kid friendly craft super simple with the free egg cutout template I’ve included below BUT this DIY craft also goes along perfectly with the beloved classic “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr Seuss {affiliate link on Amazon}
“Do you like green eggs and ham?” asks Sam-I-am in this Beginner Book by Dr. Seuss. In a house or with a mouse? In a boat or with a goat? On a train or in a tree? Sam keeps asking persistently. With unmistakable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss’s beloved favorite has cemented its place as a children’s classic. In this most famous of cumulative tales, the list of places to enjoy green eggs and ham, and friends to enjoy them with, gets longer and longer. Follow Sam-I-am as he insists that this unusual treat is indeed a delectable snack to be savored everywhere and in every way.
Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.
So what are you waiting for? Be sure to “FRY” up this awesome craft and read the book with your child today! Happy crafting my friends!
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Just stamp some green paint onto some white cardstock paper and you’re all set! Your kids will have a blast making their own green eggs, and you can use them as decorations or as part of a fun story time activity. So get crafting and enjoy celebrating read across America with your very own green eggs!
Craft Supplies:
- Large RAW uncooked Potato
- Knife {adult supervision required!}
- Small Paper Plate
- Green Craft Paint
- White Cardstock Paper
- EGG SHAPE PRINTABLE ON BOX.COM
- Color Printer
- optional materials – loose green craft glitter
Directions:
- First print out the FREE template for greens eggs and ham listed above. You only need one egg print per craft.
- Next cut your potato in half. You will only need need one half for this craft but no worries – because I have some other ideas on my blog for the other half, you can craft up!
- Now squirt your green paint on the paper plate.
- Have children dip one half of the potato into the green paint {smear it around} then stamp it in the “gray” area of the printable to represent the yolk of the egg.
- Repeat for each spot on the printable, for a total of THREE GREEN EGGS
- Now this step is completely optional but while the paint is still wet, sprinkle some loose green craft glitter on top, for added sparkle. Shake off excess.
- Set aside your piece to let it dry completely.
- To finish off the Potato Stamped Green Eggs, either cut out each shape or go straight to displaying as is!
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Pair our green eggs crafty idea with our PAPER PLATE version as well!
If you are looking for even MORE easy Dr Seuss themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts:
- Paper Plate Leopard
- Paper Plate Fish
- Dr Seuss Inspired Fish Canvas
- Lorax Handprint Keepsake
- Dr Seuss Inspired Fox
- Paper Handprint Fox In Socks
- Stamped Apples Up On Top Hat
Potato Stamped Green Eggs Craft
Tools:
- 1 Large RAW uncooked Potato
- 1 Knife {adult supervision required!}
Supplies:
- Green Craft Paint
- White Cardstock Paper
Instructions:
- First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
- Next cut your potato in half. You will only need need one half for this craft but no worries – because I have some other ideas on my blog for the other half, you can craft up!
- Now squirt your green paint on the paper plate.
- Have children dip one half of the potato into the green paint {smear it around} then stamp it in the "gray" area of the printable to represent the yolk of the egg.
- Repeat for each spot on the printable, for a total of THREE GREEN EGGS
- Now this step is completely optional but while the paint is still wet, sprinkle some loose green craft glitter on top, for added sparkle. Shake off excess.
- Set aside your piece to let it dry completely.
- To finish off the Potato Stamped Green Eggs, either cut out each shape or go straight to displaying as is!
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