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
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?
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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
If you want some more easy Easter ideas for kids to do this spring season, check out all of our other ideas below!
Books are one of the best ways to introduce a theme or holiday to children. 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!
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.
If sensory play is one of your kid’s favorite try out this Easter sensory bin. It’s great for kids who love exploratory play and who are working on color matching. This Easter play dough kit is another fun option!
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Chick Handprint Card Craft
Learn how to make this cute chick handprint card craft for spring time!
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)
Tools
- Hole punch
- Scissors
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!