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April 7, 2009 | 12 Comments

Healthy Easter Treat – Carrot Craft

carrot craft for easter

Between Easter around the corner and my son’s new love of eating raw carrots (I pray this isn’t a short phase) I knew I had to do a carrot craft. I like using ripped paper because it adds some fine motor practice. However, if your child isn’t into it, you can rip what you need in seconds.

  1. Gather your materials. You will need some orange paper and tissue paper, some heavy paper or a discarded cereal box, a marker, scissors, glue and a handful of green Easter grass.
  2. Start by drawing a basic carrot on your cardboard/ heavy paper with the marker.
  3. Next, hand the paper already ripped in long strips to your child to rip into smaller pieces. My son needed some guidance here, but finally got it after a few tries. He wanted to ball them up first.
  4. While they are ripping, cut some orange tissue paper into small squares.
  5. Next, it’s time to add the glue. If you are apprehensive about allowing your little ones to handle the glue, this is a great project to let them try since they don’t need to be precise at all.
  6. Add the paper and tissue paper.
  7. Add more glue if needed.
  8. Then, add more paper.
  9. Glue the Easter grass on the top, let dry.
  10. Finally, cut out and enjoy. We’ve been feeding a stuffed bunny our finished carrot all day for a healthy Easter treat.

Book !

“The Carrot Seed” by Ruth Krauss is a rare gem, it has been in print for over 60 years and has delighted generations.  If you aren’t familiar with the story, a little boy plants a carrot seed and then everyone tells him “It won’t come up”. This doesn’t stop the little boy from patiently taking care of this little seed, that eventually grows into a giant carrot. The message is a universal one of sticking to your guns even when everyone says you should give up. My son loved the story the simple pictures, which will bring you back to your own childhood. At least they did for me. A true classic. Of course, you should enjoy it with a healthy Easter treat!

Filed Under: Age Preschool, Age: Toddlers, Carrot, Easter, Food Activities, Preschool Crafts | 12 Comments

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12 Comments

  1. Amanda says

    April 7, 2009 at 3:58 am

    I think we just might have to make this one today! Thanks!

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  2. kristin says

    April 7, 2009 at 5:37 am

    oh! i think i might just change today’s lesson plans!!

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  3. Beverly says

    April 7, 2009 at 7:14 am

    That is so cute!

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  4. Paula says

    April 7, 2009 at 8:48 am

    AHHH, I LOVE IT!! With the Carrot Seed Book, fantastic! I will be doing this project TODAY!! I will link you idea back. THanks

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  5. Infant Bibliophile says

    April 7, 2009 at 12:59 pm

    We love this book too! We reviewed it here: http://infantbibliophile.blogspot.com/2009/03/come-on-spring.html

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  6. Busy Bee with Three says

    April 7, 2009 at 5:06 pm

    I love seeing all your creative ideas and I nominated you for a blog award! Check out my blog: crayonsglueandscissors.blogspot.comfor details.
    Colleen

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  7. Katie, Kevin and kids says

    April 10, 2009 at 11:09 am

    I really like this idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Jennifer Carden says

    April 16, 2009 at 8:02 pm

    I LOVE this carrot idea, thanks.

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  9. Tanya says

    March 30, 2010 at 7:02 am

    Love it! I did it today with my almost 4 year old. She loved it.

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  10. Lisa says

    September 26, 2010 at 10:24 am

    I love it! My kids are loving peeling carrots lately. They will love making one too!

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  11. Cindy deRosier says

    February 12, 2013 at 8:58 am

    I’m the Editorial Assistant for Fun Family Crafts and I wanted to let you know that we have featured your carrot! You can see it here:

    http://funfamilycrafts.com/collage-carrot/

    If you have other kid friendly crafts, we’d love it if you would submit them. If you would like to display a featured button on your site, you can grab one from the right side bar of your post above. Thanks for a wonderful project idea!

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