Ready to sprinkle a little fairy tale magic into your day? This simple and creative Jack and the Beanstalk craft is a fun way to bring the classic story to life.
It’s a frugal project to help you enjoy this classic tale. Your kids will love this hands-on activity for storytime fun. With a few basic supplies, you’ll build your very own beanstalk!.
Use it to boost your fairy tale unit, rainy day fun, or homeschool preschool activity. This craft invites storytelling, imagination, and giggles. I’m sharing step-by-step instructions and ideas for using your beanstalk craft for learning fun.
Hands-On Fairy Tale Fun for Kids
With the Jack and the Beanstalk Preschool Enchantment Unit Study, I wanted to include a hands-on craft that was both fun and frugal. I remembered this sweet beanstalk project that I had done with my boys when they were little!
It was such a hit back with all of them. I loved how simple it was to put together with supplies we already had around the house. We had a blast making it together and using it for a DIY story prop.
The boys loved using their beanstalks to retell the fairy tale in their own words. It was such an easy and creative way to boost narration.
What You’ll Need for This Fairy Tale Craft
You only need a handful of simple, budget-friendly supplies to bring this beanstalk to life! This fairy tale craft is super low-cost and perfect for using up what you already have. I recommend gathering these materials:
- Paper towel tube
- Green paint and paintbrush
- Green construction paper
- Scissors
- Brown marker
- Glue
- Cotton balls
How To Make This Jack and The Beanstalk Craft
Paint the Beanstalk and Make the Leaves.
Paint the entire paper towel tube green. Let it dry completely.
Cut out several leaf shapes from green construction paper. Use a brown marker to draw veins and details on each leaf.
Attach the Leaves and Add the Clouds.
Glue the leaves up and down the sides of the painted tube to look like they’re growing on the beanstalk.
Glue cotton balls around the top of the tube to represent fluffy clouds at the top of the beanstalk.
Creative Ideas for Enjoying This Frugal Craft
- Storytime fun: Read Jack and the Beanstalk together after making the craft. Use it during the story and act out parts using the craft!
- Add extra touches: Encourage your kids to get creative! They can draw Jack climbing the beanstalk, cut out a golden egg, or even make a tiny harp from paper. Oh, and your children can build a castle out of blocks or cardboard to sit on top of the cotton clouds!
- Add a little STEM: Talk about how real beanstalks grow. Plant a bean seed in a cup and observe its growth over time. Another cool thing to try is to place a seed on a damp paper towel and put in a clear plastic bag. Observe what happens to blend literacy and science!
- Enjoy as part of fun themes: This craft is a great addition to a fairy tale-themed week or learning center. It’s easy to prep, engaging, and great for quiet + purposeful play.
Don’t forget the photos! Take a picture of your child holding their beanstalk. It makes a sweet keepsake and a fun way to look back on their storytelling adventures.
FAQs About This Jack and The Beanstalk Craft
This craft is ideal for preschool through early elementary kids. Older kids can totally join in the fun but may want to get fancy with extra details!
Yes! If you don’t have a paper towel tube, you can tape two toilet paper rolls together or roll up a piece of cardstock to make your own tube.
No problem! Green markers, crayons, or even colored construction paper wrapped around the tube can work in a pinch!
More Ways to Have Fairy Tale Fun with Kids
This Jack and the Beanstalk craft is such a simple and sweet way to add some hands-on fun to your fairy tale learning. It’s budget-friendly, easy to set up, and a cute activity to help kids connect with the story in a creative way.
Want even more fairy tale fun? Be sure to check out my Preschool Enchantment Unit Study featuring Jack and the Beanstalk! It has relaxed and engaging activities to help you enjoy this story in a variety of ways.
Sending you positive and fun vibes for your next story-filled adventure!
