Today’s Popsicle Stick Tractor is ALL about a kid craft in honor of the classic 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}

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!

Happy crafting {and singing} with your child today! #gluedtomycrafts

Popsicle Stick Tractor Craft Supplies:

* 10 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {per tractor}
* Green Craft Paint
* Paint Brush
* School Glue
* Black/Yellow/White Cardstock
* Craft Scissors

Directions:

* First grab your jumbo popsicle sticks. 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 {hard to explain but refer to the above picture for example}
* Once all the popsicle sticks are glued together, set aside to let it all dry completely. Repeat for each tractor you want to make.
* 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 proudly!