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Popsicle Stick Tractor Craft Idea

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A craft in honor of the classic song everyone knows! PLUS it pairs with the book Old McDonald Had A Farm
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Popsicle Stick Tractor Craft Idea

Are you looking for a fun and easy craft project for your kids? This popsicle stick tractor is perfect for little ones who love to get their hands dirty!

A children’s book titled Pete the Cat: Old MacDonald Had a Farm with a green tractor on the cover is shown next to a popsicle stick tractor craft, both displayed on a white wooden surface.

Popsicle Stick Green Tractor

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.”

Now what are you waiting for? You know you have the tune stuck in your head now {you’re welcome – haha!} 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!

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Popsicle Stick Tractor Craft Idea

This popsicle stick green tractor craft idea is perfect for any aspiring little farmer! I hope we inspire you to recreate it with your little one today!

Craft Supplies:

  • Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – 10 per craft
  • Green Craft Paint
  • Foam Paint Brush
  • Small Paper Plate
  • School Glue
  • Black Cardstock Paper
  • Yellow Cardstock Paper
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Craft Scissors

Directions:

  1. First grab your TEN jumbo popsicle sticks and school glue.
  2. Lay five next to each other {like a fence} one by one, on a flat surface.
  3. Now grab your other popsicle sticks and start gluing them the other direction, to make a somewhat “L” shape.
  4. Once all the popsicle sticks are glued together, set aside to let it all dry completely.
  5. Repeat for each tractor you want to make today.
  6. When dry have children paint their popsicle stick piece completely green, while you cut out some wheels & other tractor truck features from the cardstock.
  7. 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.
  8. Then display or play with your green tractor made from popsicle sticks, proudly!

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A craft stick tractor made from green-painted popsicle sticks, grey paper wheels with orange pumpkin cutouts, and a smiling scarecrow figure, placed on autumn-themed paper backgrounds. A Halloween-themed children’s book, fall leaves, and two craft stick tractors—one red, one green—are arranged on a table with a small elf doll and a “@GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS” label at the bottom.

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Popsicle Stick Tractor Craft Idea
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Popsicle Stick Tractor Craft Idea

A craft in honor of the classic song everyone knows! PLUS it pairs with the book Old McDonald Had A Farm

Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:

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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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