Elf Hand Print Craft For Kids (Free Template)
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Your jolly elves will be excited to create this elf hand print craft that transforms their handprint into a festive elf hat. It’s a creative way for kids to add a personal touch to their holiday artwork!
Don’t let the holiday fun stop here! Find even more elf activities to keep the Christmas creativity going all season long.
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Elf Hand Craft
Your kiddos will develop fine motor skills and scissor skills while thinking outside the box as they see their handprint become something entirely new.
Download our free template and gather a few simple supplies to get started on this festive activity. Whether you plan to do this project in the classroom or at home, it’s an easy and fun way to celebrate the season together.
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Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Elf template (click the “click here to get your freebies” 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 elf to life!
First, help your kiddo glue the eyes right in the center of the face.
Next, add the nose just below the eyes. It’s already looking adorable!
Now it’s time for some hair. Glue the hair to the top of the elf’s head.
Once that’s done, grab the elf collar and glue it to the top of the red shirt piece.
Go ahead and glue the elf’s head right above the collar. It’s starting to come together!
Next, take the hat trim and glue it on top of the hair.
Trace your child’s hand on a piece of paper, cut it out, and glue it to the top and back of the hat trim. It makes the elf’s hat extra special!
And that’s it! You’ve got the cutest little handprint elf ready to display for the holidays. While you’re here, check out our Christmas crafts. There are so many more fun ideas to choose from!
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These gingerbread pattern worksheets are packed with festive illustrations, and they’re a great way to entertain kids while helping them learn through play. Matching, predicting, and solving patterns strengthens their thinking skills and sets the stage for future learning.
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There’s three “finish the pattern” pages featuring candy canes, trees, and stockings that kids will enjoy building fine motor skills as they cut and paste the next in the pattern.
Kids can sharpen their scissor skills with these reindeer cutting worksheets! They’ll match numbers to reindeer, pair up reindeer halves, and snip along paths that twist from straight to zigzag.
Each activity blends festive fun with learning, boosting fine motor skills, problem solving, and number recognition. Every cut will help little hands grow stronger, and kids will beam with pride at their accomplishments.
Spread some holiday cheer with these Christmas pattern worksheets! Kids will love matching their way through festive stars, gifts, and even Santa himself. These merry puzzles get little ones giggling and thinking as they figure out what comes next.
Each pattern solved will help kids sharpen logical thinking and problem solving skills while boosting fine motor abilities through cutting and pasting. It’s a good mix of learning and fun that’s sure to keep their holiday spirits bright!
Make learning merry and bright with these Christmas ABC order worksheets! These festive activities bring the joy of the holidays into practicing alphabetical order for your little ones.
Kids can dive right into arranging words alphabetically with holiday words like “tree,” “snow,” and “gift.” They’ll sharpen their skills while enjoying the season!
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Elf Handprint Craft
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Elf template
Instructions
- Download the elf template, print it, and cut out the pieces.
- Begin by gluing the eyes to the center of the face.
- Next, glue the nose below the eyes.
- Glue the hair to the top portion of the head.
- Position the collar to the top portion of the shirt and glue it in place.
- Now, glue the head on top of the collar.
- Place the hat trim to the top of the hair and glue it down.
- Tracing your child's hand onto a colored piece of paper and cut it out.
- Finish by gluing the handprint to the back and top of the hat trim.
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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.
