Popsicle Stick Green Tractor Craft
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.
“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 green tractor craft 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 your truck craft pieces turn out! #gluedtomycrafts
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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
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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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Quick Joke:
What did Old McDonald Say when he stepped on a rake?
Ee-I-ee-I-OWWWW!
PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Thumbprint Pumpkins In Farm Truck
Did you love today’s popsicle stick Old McDonald tractor craft idea?
If you are by chance looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas that go along with children’s books, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below:
Paper Plate Spaghetti
Paper Plate Muffin
Paper Plate Taco
Paper Plate Cookie
Paper Plate Leopard
Paper Plate Pancake
Happy Birthday Mouse
Paper Plate Paddington
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Popsicle Stick Tractor
Supplies:
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Green Craft Paint
- 7 Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
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!
