For a fun Easter literacy activity, try this Easter writing activity – we’re printing with carrots!
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Easter writing activity using carrots
What’s the perfect art material for Easter art projects? Carrots of course!
Our children have been experimenting with different Easter mark making activities this week. Join us and explore printing with carrots!
Materials needed
:: carrots
:: white or orange paint
:: shallow trays or plates
:: large pieces of paper
How to write with carrots
Set out plates with orange and white paint.
Dip in your carrots and try painting.
Try writing your name with a carrot!
How to print with carrots
Cut off the ends from a few of your carrots.
Dip them into your paint and this time try stamping rather than writing.
You might like to cut out shapes from the sides of a carrot to make a variety of different art stamps.
Your children might like to draw their chosen design on a carrot and have an adult cut them out with a knife. Or you could press in small cookie cutters to create your shapes.
Fill you page with patterns of carrot prints.
You might like to try making repeating patterns, creating a picture, or mixing colours.
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Lately LO is completely UNinterested in ANY “learning” crafts I have tried to set up with her ;( Makes for a very discouraged mom lol! But, Cathy as usual, I think youve saved me with this clever creative activity! Just received a huge bag of carrots for us from locals that I couldnt say no to, though knowing we wouldnt eat ALL of them. This is certainly one way you make good use of them in our home. Thank You so much for continuing to inspire moms everywhere 😀 Happy Weekend!
Oh, you have to give it a try then, Jeanine. The universe is conspiring to tell you to use the carrots!!
We are doing a few other things with carrots this week in our gardening unit. writing, painting and printing with carrots will make a great addition! I’ll be sharing this on my website and social media sites too. Thank you!