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Chinese Potato Stamps Craft
Though more widely known for it’s rice production, China grows more potatoes than any other country in the world!
Talk about how foods are grown and shared in different parts of the world while making these fun potato stamps with your children.
Tip for younger kids: let your child draw a simple shape design with a toothpick or other tool, and then carve the stamp for them.
Supplies Needed
- Potatoes (larger potatoes are easier to carve)
- Butter knife, edge of a peeler, small spoon or toothpicks
- Paint
- Paper
Preparation
- Cut your potato in half
- Use the butter knife, edge of a peeler, small spoon or toothpicks to make designs in your potato.
- Dip in paint or use a paint brush to spread paint on your stamp
- Stamp away on your paper!
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