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Duck Handprint Craft For Kids [Free Template]

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If you’re looking for a simple and fun activity to try with your little ones, this duck handprint craft is a great choice. It’s a cute keepsake and a fun way to celebrate spring—especially when learning about animals you’d find at the pond! Plus, it’s one of those easy Easter crafts for kids that doesn’t require a ton of prep or supplies.

This craft is perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners since it keeps little hands busy while allowing them to practice cutting, gluing, and following simple steps.

Gather your supplies, and let’s get started! Keep reading for the free printable template and step-by-step instructions.

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Duck Craft For Preschool

Whether you’re planning an Easter-themed activity, a farm unit, or need something quick to fill the afternoon, this one checks all the boxes.

I love how easy it is to make this sweet keepsake activity. Plus, it’s a great way to practice early learning skills with little learners at home or in the classroom.

Supplies

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Duck template (click the “click here to get your freebie” image at the end of the post)

Directions

Start by downloading and printing the template. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this duck to life!

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First, guide your child to trace your child’s hand onto a yellow or brown piece of paper and cut the handprint out. Glue the duck’s head to the thumb of the handprint.

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Place the duck’s bill halfway on the edge of the head and glue it in place.

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Position the eye just to the left and slightly above the bill and glue it down.

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Next, help your child to glue the cheek just below the eye.

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Finally, encourage your child to glue the legs to the bottom and back of the handprint duck craft body.

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Can you believe how simple this easy duck craft is?! It’s the perfect craft for young children! Before you know it, you’ll have a whole flock of cute little ducks to display in your home or classroom. Be sure to check out our animal crafts for kids!

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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.

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Easter Kids’ Crafts

Handprint Bunny Craft For Kids – This easy activity is a fun way to add a bright and festive touch to your celebrations. Made with construction paper, this adorable handprint keepsake captures your little one’s hands so sweetly. They’ll love getting creative with this simple paper project.

Chick Popsicle Stick Craft – With spring animal themes everywhere, this cute chick is a must-try! Kids can bring their little bird to life using just a few simple materials while improving hand-eye coordination and creative expression. It’s perfect for celebrating and enjoying some indoor fun.

A collage of four handmade paper crafts for kids, each with a spring or Easter theme. The top-left image features blue and pink bunny faces made from handprint cutouts with pom-pom noses and whiskers. The top-right image shows two yellow baby chicks made from popsicle sticks, with paper wings, eyes, and beaks, sitting on brown paper "nests." The bottom-left image showcases two smiling sheep crafted from paper rolls, with fluffy cotton-like heads and cartoonish faces. The bottom-right image presents a green handprint cutout decorated with colorful Easter eggs and a white flower.Pin

Sheep Headband Craft – One of our favorites is this spring sheep craft. It’s super simple to make, and it’s a fun way to get kids into the spring spirit. They can use different colored paper, add googly eyes, or any other craft supplies they want to make their sheep unique! Plus, this easy craft activity is just plain cute.

Handprint Easter Card Craft – Easter is a time to celebrate springtime, new beginnings, and chocolate! This year, ditch the store-bought cards and opt for a handmade Easter card that’s sure to put a smile on any recipient’s face. This cute craft is easy for kids to make and requires minimal supplies.

Easter Kids’ Activities

Bunnies, chicks, and lambs, oh my! Easter is such an exciting time for kids, and these Easter worksheets are a great way to bring holiday fun into your home or classroom.

These early childhood learning worksheets include a label a lamb worksheet, a letter b for bunnies maze, and a c for chick handwriting page. They’re designed to make learning through play even more enjoyable.

A handmade duck craft made from colored paper, featuring a yellow duckling and a green-headed mallard. Each duck's body is shaped using a child's handprint, with added details like large cartoonish eyes, an orange beak, and feet. The craft is set against a white background with a purple fabric draped in the corner.Pin

The best part? These worksheets work for both preschool and early elementary kids, making them a great fit for families, homeschoolers, or teachers looking for engaging spring-themed printables.

Want something extra fun? Try these Easter color by number pages! They’re a creative way to reinforce number recognition and other early learning skills. Perfect for independent work, quiet-time activities, and adding a splash of creativity to your Easter celebration.

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There are so many different ways to get your little ones into the Easter spirit, and these Easter bunny dot to dot printables are so much fun! Not only are they super sweet, but they’re also a great way to help your kids improve their fine motor skills.

Just print out the worksheets, and then let your child connect the dots to reveal the hidden image.

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If you need a low-prep Easter activity for your kids, you’ll love these free printable Easter bunny coloring pages! Coloring is the perfect activity for young kids, as it helps improve focus, dexterity, and creativity.

Add these coloring pages to your Easter lesson plans or use them as a fun crafty morning activity at home!

Share With Us

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For a chance to have your child’s project featured, simply snap a picture of the completed project and post it to our Facebook page, email it to us directly by clicking here, or use #simpleeverydaymom on your social media!

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Duck Handprint Craft For Kids

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
This adorable duck handprint craft is a fun activity to do for spring or Easter!
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Materials

  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Duckling template

Instructions

  • Download the duckling template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
  • Begin by tracing your child’s hand onto a yellow or brown piece of paper and cut the handprint out.
  • Glue the duck’s head to the thumb of the handprint.
  • Place the duck’s bill halfway on the edge of the head and glue it in place.
  • Position the eye just to the left and slightly above the bill and glue it down.
  • Glue the cheek just below the eye.
  • Finish it off by gluing the legs to the bottom and back of the handprint duck body.

Free Duck Craft Template

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Nathalie

Tuesday 8th of April 2025

love this!

Kamille - Community Support Assistant

Tuesday 8th of April 2025

Aw, that’s lovely to hear—really appreciate it!

Julie

Monday 24th of March 2025

Very cute! Easy to use for cutting exercises!

Kamille - Community Support Assistant

Tuesday 25th of March 2025

Appreciate that! Happy to hear it’s helpful and fun.

Pandi Kati

Sunday 23rd of March 2025

Thank you!

Kamille - Community Support Assistant

Sunday 23rd of March 2025

You're very welcome!

Kamille - Community Support Assistant

Friday 7th of February 2025

Thank you! Love spreading creative fun—enjoy!

Élodie

Wednesday 22nd of January 2025

Je n'arrive pas à trouver pour télécharger le gabarit du canard. Svp. Merci

Kamille - Community Support Assistant

Wednesday 22nd of January 2025

Hi! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form and the link will be sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, when you enter your email in the form, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈

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