The story behind it
By TurkeyMom · March 2016
Ages4–7 yrs
Prep5 min
Activity15 min
Leveleasy
MessLow
Works for1:1 · Small group · Class
Tape together three precut foam bunny shapes to make a cute stand-up 3D bunny, then draw on a face and feet for pretend play. A second taping method makes a hopping bunny.
⚠️ Safety first
- The marker in the photos is a permanent marker, which can stain skin and clothes. Use a washable black marker for younger kids, or have an adult help.
- If you use shredded paper Easter grass for display, keep it away from toddlers and babies, who may mouth it.
Before the kids arrive
- Pick up precut foam bunny cutouts, 3 per child (plus a few spares).
- Optional: watch the tutorial video so you can demo the taping, including the hopping bunny version.
Steps
Set out 3 foam bunny cutouts, clear tape and a black marker for each child.
Roll a piece of clear tape into a loop, like you do on a wrapped present, and stick it on the back of one bunny.
Place a second bunny the opposite way on the tape and press the two together to make the body.
Take the third bunny for the head and draw on eyes, a nose and whiskers.
Place the head on the body and tape it in place.
For more detail, draw small lines on the feet.
Stand your 3D bunnies up and use them for pretend play.
Tips
- Added details on the bunnies make them even cuter.from the author
- For this craft we purchased foam bunnies from the local craft store. Precut shapes keep it super simple: no cutting needed.from the author
- Watch the tutorial video. My 1st grade daughter explains everything, and there is even a "complicated part" in it.from the author
Make it your own
- Hopping bunny: tape the 3 foamies together in a different way to create a hopping bunny (shown in the video).
- Pair it with our Save the Bunnies Easter sensory science activity.
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