Even though it’s not quite here yet, we’re already looking forward to spring!
This chick handprint card craft is our first craft of the spring season because we love seeing all the chicks at our local feed store. They’re fluffy, tiny, and oh so cute!
It’s really the only time we find ourselves at the feed store. 🙂
If your kids can’t get enough of the chicks, they’ll also want to make their own handprint card.
We’re adding this chick craft to our growing collection of Easter handprint crafts. If you’re looking for more easy, fun, and cute Easter crafts, be sure to check out our collection.
Read our simple directions or watch our quick video tutorial to see how to make this easy papercraft with your kids or students!
Handprint Chick Craft
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Supplies
- Colored card stock (in yellow, dark yellow, orange, and pink)
- White card stock
- Brads
- Pencil
- Hole punch
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Handprint chick template (download form located at the end of the page)
Directions
Download the handprint chick template, print and cut out the pieces.
Trace your child’s hand onto the darker yellow colored paper and cut out.
Begin to assemble the chick by placing the handprint onto the middle of the chick’s body. Once you find the right spot, use the hole punch to cut a circle out for the brad in the handprint.
Push the brad through the hole and through the chick body. Separate the brad and push it into place.
Glue the eye on the chicks’ face.
Place the triangle beak on the edge of the face and glue in place.
Position the cheek just below the eye and glue down.
Finish assembling the chick by gluing the left leg on the backside of the chick and the right leg on the front of the chick.
Swivel the handprint up and write a fun message under the wing!
Isn’t that a cute little springtime craft for kids?
Related: Paper Plate Pig Craft
My preschooler’s favorite part is moving the wing up and down. He says it’s like a secret message to uncover over and over again!
If you make these chicks at home, they’d make a great homemade card from Grandparents and if you make them in the classroom, send them home to give to Mom and Dad!
We love how big this craft is because it makes it even easier for little hands to help make!
This chick craft is a fun way to help teach children and work on valuable skills like scissor skills.
If you’re working with very young kids, like toddlers, have all the pieces cut out and ready to go when you start the craft.
You can help them recognize colors and shapes by asking questions like:
- Where’s the pink circle?
- What color is the triangle?
- Can you find the orange legs?
- Is the chick’s body or wings darker?
Your kids will never know they’re learning and crafting at the same time!
Related: Handprint Bunny Craft For Kids
More Easter Activities For Kids
There are so many great Easter books for kids, but these are some of our favorites. Grab them from the library or buy them to add to your child’s collection! They’re great for helping your child develop a larger vocabulary, focus, and more!
Happy Easter Mouse – Everyone knows Mouse from the classic If You Give A Mouse A Cookie book, but now he’s back and ready to celebrate Easter! Kids will love watching him as he goes on an Easter egg hunt!
Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure – Join Pete as he races to help the Easter bunny just in time for Easter! This is another new classic kids rate as a must-have!
It’s Not Easy Being A Bunny – Follow PJ the bunny as he tries to discover what kind of animal he’d rather be instead of a bunny! It’s a silly story with a great lesson.
Chick Handprint Card Craft
Materials
- Colored card stock in yellow, dark yellow, orange, and pink
- White card stock
- Brads
- Pencil
- Glue stick
- Handprint chick template download form located at the end of the page
Instructions
- Download the handprint chick template, print and cut out the pieces.
- Trace your child’s hand onto the darker yellow colored paper and cut out.
- Begin to assemble the chick by placing the handprint onto the middle of the chick’s body. Once you find the right spot, use the hole punch to cut a circle out of the handprint for the brad.
- Push the brad through the hole and through the chick’s body. Separate the brad and push it into place.
- Glue the eye on the chicks’ face.
- Place the triangle beak on the edge of the face and glue in place.
- Position the cheek just below the eye and glue down.
- Finish assembling the chick by gluing the left leg on the backside of the chick and the right leg on the front of the chick.
- Swivel the handprint up and write a fun message under the wing!
Free Chick Template
Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.
CC
Tuesday 4th of April 2023
I cannot find the spot to enter my email and I've tried many different ways:(
Sam
Tuesday 4th of April 2023
Sorry! There are some things that are beyond my control, such as if you use an adblocker or firewall. Both may block the forms from appearing. The forms are always near the end of the post, above the comments sections, and under a bolded subheading. Also, some readers say they’re not able to see it on Chrome, but they can on other browsers. You may be able to try that as well ◡̈ But please know they are there and working. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Alyssa
Friday 31st of March 2023
Very cute! I'm looking for the template!
Sam
Saturday 1st of April 2023
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you 🙂
Lisa
Monday 12th of April 2021
Super cute - can't wait to try!
Sam T
Tuesday 13th of April 2021
Thanks! Hope everyone has fun!
cindy
Wednesday 31st of March 2021
very cute
Sam T
Wednesday 31st of March 2021
Thanks Cindy!
Noemí
Thursday 25th of March 2021
Please, could you send me the template?
Thank you so much, great job!
Sam T
Thursday 25th of March 2021
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you.