Get creative with our easy grape craft for kids. Paint grape bunches using a water bottle and add your child’s hand for the leaf. Encourage healthy eating habits with this fun educational activity.
Introducing kids to new fruits and encouraging them to try them can sometimes be a challenge. But what if there was a fun way to get them excited about grapes?
Try our easy grape craft for kids. Not only is this activity simple, but it also serves as a great opportunity to introduce children to the nutritious world of grapes.
Let’s explore how a simple grape craft can lead to more fruit eating.
Imagine this: you and your child cozy up with a colorful book all about grapes. You learn about how grapes grow, their different colors, and why they’re so good for you. Next, it’s time to make a craft.
With just an empty water bottle, some purple paint, and paper, you’re on your way to making your very own grape masterpiece. Dip, press, and repeat – soon, your paper has a grape bunch on it.
Once your grape craft is complete, it’s snack time. Serve your child a bowl of grapes for a snack. Grapes should be cut lengthwise and then into fourths to reduce the risk of choking in children under 5 years of age.
Your child may be more willing to try a grape. If not, that’s okay. Don’t force your child to eat grapes. It’s perfectly okay if your child just wants to touch the grapes.
What’s the magic behind this grape craft adventure? Exposure! By engaging in a hands-on activity like crafting, children become more familiar with fruits like grapes. Pairing the craft with a book about grapes reinforces their knowledge and curiosity. And when it’s time to snack, they may be willing to give grapes a try.
Nutritional Benefits of Grapes
Grapes are a healthy, naturally sweet treat. They are packed with essential nutrients that are beneficial for growing bodies. Grapes are a good source of potassium, vitamin K, and antioxidants, which help support overall health and immunity.
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Grape Craft Supplies
- Empty water bottle
- Purple paint
- Paper
- Brown marker
- Green construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
How To Make a Grape Craft
Step 1: Paint the Grapes
Begin by dipping the bottle cap into the purple paint. Then, press it down onto the paper to create the shape of a grape.
We used the pattern of 3 grapes, 4 grapes, 3 grapes, 2 grapes, and 1 grape, but feel free to experiment with different configurations. We made purple grapes; you can make either green or purple grapes.
Once you’ve painted your grapes, let the paint dry completely.
Step 2: Draw a Stem
Once your grape bunch has dried, it’s time to add a stem. Using a brown marker, draw a stem onto your bunch of grapes.
Step 3: Make the Grape Leaf
I love that the grape leaf is made with a child’s handprint.
Have your child place their hand on the green paper and trace around it to create a handprint. Once traced, carefully cut out the handprint.
Then, glue the handprint grape leaf to the stem of grapes.
Step 4: Enjoy Your Grape Craft
I hope you enjoyed making this grape craft with your kids.
