Headed to the farm for a field trip? If so, this handprint chicken craft is the perfect activity to do before or after!
It’s an easy farm animal craft for kids that requires no special supplies. All you need is paper, glue, and scissors, and you’re all set!
Be sure to download the free printable template to simplify this activity. It’s great to make with preschool, kindergarten, and elementary children. Watch our quick video below to see how we made this little chicken!

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Paper Chicken Craft
Chicken-themed activities like this one make excellent spring crafts for preschoolers. You can add them to a farm unit or use them to create an adorable bulletin board for the classroom.
Supplies
- Colored cardstock
- Scissors
- Glue
- Pencil
- Chicken 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 kiddos bring this chicken to life!

First, guide your child to trace your child’s hands onto a piece of paper and cut it out. Then glue the comb piece to the top and back of the chicken’s head.

Next, glue the eye near the right side of the head

Now, help your child to glue the beak near the eye and the wattle under the beak.


Place the handprint with the thumb pointed up and the fingers pointing to the left. Glue the head to the thumb.

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

Look at what you and your child created together! Isn’t that the cutest handprint chicken?
Is your little one eager to dive into more DIY adventures? Explore our array of handprint crafts! These are designed to nurture your child’s fine motor skills while sparking creativity.

Easy Pom Pom Sheep Craft
Farm Children’s Books
Reading can be an excellent way for kids to expand their minds and explore the world around them. It helps children learn new words, build vocabulary, and understand different ways of life. Reading can even encourage littles to discover new interests or hobbies!
We have listed some of our favorite farm children’s books below – they’ll no doubt provide hours of fun and learning!
Mr.s Wishy-Washy’s Farm is a classic farm animal books for kids. In this story, the animals revolt against Mrs. Wishy-Washy’s baths and leave the farm. You have to read the story to find out what crazy shenanigans the animals run into after they leave the farm!
Little Blue Truck is one of the most popular books in our house. The cool illustrations and rhyming words really make this story fun to read. And with a whole series after this one, kids love getting to know the characters more and more!
The Cow Said Neigh! is a fun and silly book about farm animals who wish they were another farm animal. Kids will enjoy the rhyming and learn that each of us (animals included) has strengths we should embrace.

Kids’ Farm Animal Crafts
Making something can be incredibly rewarding for kids as they see their projects come to life! Here are some fun farm animal ideas for them to try.
Horse Handprint Craft: Have your kids make a handprint horse for a sweet memento of their time on the farm. They’ll love getting creative and using their own hands to create a sweet little horse! Your little ones will be proud to share their hoof-tastic masterpiece with all their friends and family.
Related: Cow Handprint Craft
Paper Plate Pig Craft: Get ready for a rootin’ tootin’ good time with this paper plate pig activity! Kids will love getting creative while arranging their pig’s features. Just get ready for their squeals of delight when they show off their piggy pal! This is a great way to bring the farm into your classroom or home.

Cow Paper Bag Puppet: Moo-ve over, this cow puppet is ready to take center stage! Your children can quickly work on this craft with our free downloadable PDF. They’ll love decorating the cow and putting on shows with it. This idea will surely be a hit among all your little farmers!
Sheep Headband Craft: Get your kids ready for farmyard fun with our easy sheep project. Your little lambs will have a blast wearing their headbands and acting out some farm role-play. They’ll just love playing and pretending to be their favorite farm animal!
Kids’ Farm Activities
Farm animal printables are a great way to make learning fun! This farm theme activity pack includes flashcards, worksheets, and a hands-on activity all about the chicken life cycle. It will give kiddos an opportunity to learn about farm animals while building critical early learning skills.
Try this Donkey Headband Craft
Coloring and education meet in these farm color by numbers pages. This activity combines fine motor skills practice, number recognition, and creative fun with no-prep printables. Parents and teachers will love watching their little ones bring these cute farm pictures to life!

Keep little hands busy with farm animal coloring pages. They’re great for practicing coloring and developing hand-eye coordination. These printables are all about having fun with a farm or chicken theme.

Finally, don’t miss farm theme small world play for little learners. It’s a fantastic sensory play idea to pair up with spring animal crafts like this cute handprint chicken.
All the materials in these bins will encourage sensory learning fun with various textures and sweet farm animals to keep your little farmers busy for hours!
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More Farm Ideas For Kids

Handprint Chicken Craft For Kids
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Pencil
- Chicken template
Instructions
- Download the chicken template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Begin by tracing your child’s hands onto a piece of paper and cut it out. Then glue the comb piece to the top and back of the chicken’s head.
- Next, glue the eye near the right side of the head
- Now, glue the beak near the eye and the wattle under the beak.
- Place the handprint with the thumb pointed up and the fingers pointing to the left. Glue the head to the thumb.
- Finish off by gluing the legs to the bottom and back of the handprint.
Free Chicken Craft 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.
michelle
Sunday 17th of November 2024
please send me the free template
Sam
Monday 18th of November 2024
Since you’re a subscriber, you just need to click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form. After that, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
nicole
Monday 4th of November 2024
please send me the free templet
Sam
Tuesday 5th of November 2024
Since you’re a subscriber, you just need to click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form. After that, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Guri
Tuesday 26th of March 2024
Would love to do this!
Sam
Tuesday 26th of March 2024
Of course! 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 Once you've been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it'll automatically redirect you to the download page.
Connie Sicat
Thursday 8th of February 2024
nice arts and crafts for kids
Sam
Friday 9th of February 2024
Thank you!
Syakirah
Friday 6th of October 2023
thankyou so much! your great idea really helpfull
Sam
Monday 9th of October 2023
Oh, yay! I'm so glad you can use it!