Beet Red Tattoos - Valentine's Day

This activity can be done with any age group. Remember BEET JUICE STAINS.

What you need

• Beet (raw) 1 for ever two children
• Sharp Knife
• Cutting board
• Pparing knife
• Heart shaped cookie cutter (metal works best)
• Paper

Steps

Adults only please (children will enjoy watching. Talk about what you are doing and why- this is a good time to talk about knife safety)

1. Cut the beet in half
2. Use cookie cutter to make a heart shape in each half of beet. Using paring knife to trim excess beet away from heart design.
3. Children's turn for fun -- Give each child a sheet of paper to stamp with the beet. Remember to protect your work surface from the beet juice. Paint shirts or old clothing is recommended.
4. Once children are done stamping with their beets, give them each a "tattoo" with the beet on their arms or hands.

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