Popsicle Stick Tractor – Kids Craft Idea
Today’s Popsicle Stick Tractor is ALL about a kid craft in honor of the classic children’s sing-a-long song everyone knows the tune too! PLUS it goes along perfectly with the illustrated book Pete the Cat: Old McDonald Had A Farm by James Dean {affiliate link on Amazon}
Join Pete, from New York Times bestselling author James Dean’s Pete the Cat picture-book series, as he visits a farm in this groovy version of the classic children’s song “Old MacDonald Had a Farm.” Children will love singing along—e-i-e-i-o!—with Pete the Cat.
So what are you waiting for? You know you have the tune stuck in your head now {your welcome!} So let’s grab those simple craft supplies and follow my step-by-step tutorial below, to let the fun begin! I just know you are going to have a blast with this creative tractor kid craft idea!
Happy crafting {and singing} with your child today! Don’t forget to share pictures of your tractor made from popsicle sticks on our Facebook page when you are done! I can’t wait to see how awesome it turns out! #gluedtomycrafts
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Popsicle Stick Tractor Craft Supplies:
* 10 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {per tractor craft}
* Green Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brush
* Small Paper Plate
* School Glue
* Black Cardstock Paper
* Yellow Cardstock Paper
* White Cardstock Paper
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
The Simple Directions:
* First grab your jumbo popsicle sticks and school glue.
* Lay five next to each other {like a fence} one by one, on a flat surface.
* Now grab your other popsicle sticks and start gluing them the other direction, to make a somewhat “L” shape.
* Once all the popsicle sticks are glued together, set aside to let it all dry completely. Repeat for each tractor you want to make today.
* When dry have children paint their popsicle stick piece completely green, while you cut out some wheels & other tractor truck features from the cardstock.
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Tractor, glue the cardstock pieces in place as well as any other embellishments you see fit {think rhinestones, glitter etc.
* Then display or play with your green tractor made from popsicle sticks, proudly!
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Popsicle Stick Tractor - Kid Craft
Supplies:
- 10 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {per tractor craft}
- Green Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Small Paper Plate
- School Glue
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
Instructions:
- First grab your jumbo popsicle sticks and school glue.
- Lay five next to each other {like a fence} one by one, on a flat surface.
- Now grab your other popsicle sticks and start gluing them the other direction, to make a somewhat "L" shape.
- Once all the popsicle sticks are glued together, set aside to let it all dry completely. Repeat for each tractor you want to make today.
- When dry have children paint their popsicle stick piece completely green, while you cut out some wheels & other tractor truck features from the cardstock.
- To finish off the Popsicle Stick Tractor, glue the cardstock pieces in place as well as any other embellishments you see fit {think rhinestones, glitter etc.
- Then display or play with your green tractor made from popsicle sticks, proudly!
Quick Joke To Tell Afterwards:
What did Old McDonald Say when he stepped on a rake?
Ee-I-ee-I-OWWWW!
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Paper Plate Pancake {Kid Craft}
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