Handprint Chicken Craft For Kids [Free Template]

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!

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and a participant in other affiliate programs, I earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Read our disclosure policy.

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!

Chick Handprint Card Craft

Share With Us

Did you make this activity with your kids or students? We’d love to feature them on our social media!

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!

More Farm Ideas For Kids

Free Chicken Craft Template