This is a great way for you to use a simple potato to make a stamp for almost any holiday. All you need is a pencil to draw an outline of the shape you would like to print on the cut surface of the potato. Carefully cut the potato in half and pat it dry with a paper towel. Using a pencil, draw an outline of the shape you would like to print on the cut surface of the potato. You can have a different pattern on each half.
Simple shapes work best.
Carefully cut away the area that you do not want to print. Cut around the shape and then out to the sides so that the pieces come out. Pat the surface dry again, then brush on some paint. Press the potato gently onto the paper so that it will not smudge. These books are super because your child can help you create them and will help tactile development.