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My almost 2 year old loves the book The little blue truck, so much so she gets all excited when I pull it out for reading. The pictures are vivid, the story line is full of moo and baa, whats not to love. That being said my 7 year old also loves the story simply because of the sticky mud situation, so I think the book translates well during the ages.
Today we did a little activity based on the book. We retold the story with our little plastic farm animals.
Now I really wish I had the little blue truck for this activity, its been sitting in my wish list forever. I think it is time to purchase it since I have 2 of the little blue truck books already!
To do this activity you will need:
TIP: No blue truck or dump truck? Make a color copy from the book on cardstock and stick it onto a popsicle stick!
That’s it! Ok, I know this is a super simple activity but it is really enjoyable and gives the little ones a new dimension to reading this book. 
Vroom!
I went to attend something in the kitchen and when came back she was still playing! SCORE!
Looking for more farm / book themed activities?
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You are invited to visit our Virtual Book Club for Kids cohosts sites for additional activity ideas all about the weeks theme. Featured below are many ideas for your preschooler ages 2-5.
MORE FARM THEMED ACTIVITIES
Alphabet Activities
Farm Animal Beginning Sounds and Bingo Game – Rainy Day Mum
Little Blue Truck ABC Animal Pick Up-Growing Book by Book
Farm Alphabet Scavenger Hunt – Sunny Day Family
Name Activities
Spell Your Name With The Little Blue Truck – To be a Kid Again
Number Activities
Play & Count Farm Animals – My Storytime Corner
Farm Animal I SPY & Graph Printable – School Time Snippets
Number Games Based on Little Blue Truck Books
Sensory Activities
Little Blue Truck Sensory Bin – Adventures of Adam
Cooking Activities
Haystacks Snack for Kids – Views From a Step Stool
Mud Pit Chip Dip – Preschool Powol Packets
Science Activities
Little Blue Truck Magnetic Farm Activity
Farm Animal Races – Inspiration Laboratories
Color Activities
Colour Sorting with Farm Animals – Clare’s Little Tots
Pre-Writing Activities
Decorate a Farm Animal – Mama Smiles
Little Blue Truck Farm Animal Story Retelling – Powerful Mothering
Roll-a-Story Fun (Includes Character Printables)—Chickadee Lit
Movement Activities
Farm Themed Brain Breaks-Sugar Aunts
Hide & Match Farm Animal Puzzle Game- Toddler Approved
FARM THEMED BOOKS TO CHECK OUT
Featured Book:
The Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle
Additional Books:
- What the Ladybird Heard by Julia Donaldson
- Goodnight Tractor by Michelle Robinson
- Maisy’s Tractor by Lucy Cousins
- Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown (another favorite in our house!)
- Big Fat Hen by Keith Baker
- How Big is a Pig? by Clare Beaton
- The Little Red Hen by Byron Barton
- Moo Baa La La La by Sandra Boynton
- Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type by Doreen Cronin
- Duck on a Tractor by David Shannon
Kim Vij says
The Little Blue Truck and Dump Truck on the Popsicle stick is adorable and makes them such focal characters in the story. Thank you so much for Cohosting the VBCforKids!!
Colleen says
I love the idea to make Popsicle stick puppets!
Carla says
I love listening to kids retell stories! <3
Adventures of Adam says
Great idea to photocopy the book for additional resources.
Kristina says
Love this playful way to explore the book!
Jodie Rodriguez says
I love activities that get kids to interact with the books they have enjoyed. What a wonderful way to build comprehension.