DIY Felt Tacos – Pretend Play Idea

Happy Taco Tuesday, my friends!!! If you haven’t guessed yet – that’s exactly what inspired today’s DIY Felt Tacos craft idea!

It’s the perfect excuse to use up those felt scrap pieces you are probably currently hoarding in your stash AND this idea also makes for some awesome one-of-a-kind pretend play pieces that the kids will enjoy too! Best part? No sewing or special tools required!!!

Did I mention it’s perfect for storytime as well! Yup – pair it with the book “Dragons Love Tacos” by Adam Rubin and you are sure to have a “tasty” blast!!!

A New York Times bestselling phenomenon, this deliciously funny read-aloud from the creators of Robo-Sauce and Secret Pizza Party will make you laugh until spicy salsa comes out of your nose.

Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa . . . oh, boy. You’re in red-hot trouble.

The award-winning team of Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri has created an unforgettable tale of new friends and the perfect snack.

FELT TACO CRAFT SUPPLIES:

All you need for this DIY tutorial is inexpensive craft felt {most importantly a nice shade of tan for the taco itself!} and scissors.

THE DIRECTIONS:

For each felt taco, I just cut out a simple circle that could be folded in half. Then the taco “toppings” were just random shapes that fit perfectly in the taco piece. Yellow for cheese, light tan for chicken, red for tomatoes, green for lettuce etc.

Then kids can pair their pieces together however they like and because it’s felt, the pieces typically stick together and it’s just like the real thing!

So easy but oh so “delicious!” Will you be making some felt pretend play tacos with your child today? I sure hope so! Be sure to also check out our Paper Plate Taco kid craft idea! Another fun activity to pair with the book “Dragons Love Tacos.” #gluedtomycrafts