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! Don’t forget to share pictures of your tractor made from popsicle sticks on our Facebook page when you are done! #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
* Yellow Cardstock
* White Cardstock
* Kid Friendly 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!

Quick Joke To Tell Afterwards:

What did Old McDonald Say when he stepped on a rake?

Ee-I-ee-I-OWWWW!

If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that go along with children’s books, be sure to check out these fun posts:

Paper Plate Spaghetti {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Muffin {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Taco {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Cookie {Kid Craft}
Dr Seuss Inspired Leopard {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Pancake {Kid Craft}
Happy Birthday Mouse! {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Paddington {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Little Miss Star {Kid Craft}

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