Mo Willems Inspired Handprint Pigeon Craft For Kids
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If your kids are anything like mine, they love the Pigeon books by Mo Willems.
The first time my son mentioned them I had no idea what he was talking about so we went to the library and borrowed several of them. I was instantly a fan! There’s something about that grumpy little pigeon and those cute illustrations that make the books irresistible.
With this latest craft for kids, we decided to combine our love of the pigeon books and our love of kids’ crafts!
The result was this cute handprint pigeon craft for kids that’s perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary students! It’s such a fun way to work on fine motor skills while also creating a memorable keepsake.
Read on below to see how to make this craft with your kids or students and also check out all of our handprint crafts for more fun!
Pigeon Craft Idea
Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers
- Pigeon template (unlock the template link at the end of the post)
Directions
Start by downloading the pigeon template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this pigeon to life!
First, trace your hand onto a piece of light blue paper and cut it out. Guide your child to glue the head of the pigeon to the neck.
Next, help your child glue the eye to the head of the pigeon.
Now, attach the beak using glue to the left and back side of the pigeon.
Position the white band on the neck of the pigeon and glue it in place. Trim off the excess paper from the sides.
Place the handprint body on the bottom of the neck with the handprint facing to the right.
Draw the wing of the pigeon on the handprint body.
Finally, encourage your child to glue the legs to the bottom portion of the body.
Be sure to check out our kids book crafts while you’re here! Your kids will love creating more fun crafts like this one!
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Children’s Book Themed Ideas For Kids
We love creating crafts and activities inspired by books. It’s a great way to bring the stories to life and engage children in hands-on learning. Here are a few more book activities you can try with your little ones or add to your book study unit!
Fun Children’s Books
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie – This classic children’s book is still a favorite of kids today! It’s a silly story that kids will love and parents will remember!
Can I Be Your Dog? – This is the cutest storybook about a dog named Arfy who’s a homeless dog. Follow his journey to finding the right family to adopt him!
The Kissing Hand -This sweet book will not only have kids captivated but may also help with separation anxiety. We definitely recommend adding this one to your collection!
Story Book Craft Ideas
Knuffle Bunny Book Craft – Here’s another craft inspired by a Mo Willems book! This one is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who love the Knuffle Bunny books. Using a few simple supplies and our free template, your little ones can make their own version of Knuffle Bunny to play with.
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I Am Money Book Craft – Extend the learning from the book I Am Money by creating this fun money craft. As your kids create their own money character, you can talk about the different forms of money and how to use them.
This is a great companion activity and a fun way to introduce financial literacy to young children!
Torn Paper Pete the Cat – Pete the Cat is always a hit with young readers. This simple torn paper craft is perfect for little ones who love the books and want to create their own version of Pete. They’ll scrunch and stick paper to make this fun cat character and have a blast in the process.
Horton Hears a Who Paper Cup Craft – If Horton Hears a Who is your favorite children’s book, then you’ll love this paper cup craft! Our free printable template makes it easy to create your own Horton with just a few craft supplies and a paper cup.
This craft is perfect for group settings or as a quiet independent work activity at home!
Book Activities For Kids
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Our Don’t Worry Little Crab activities are a super cute way to follow up on the story! Simply print out these free worksheets and have your kiddos trace, cut, and problem-solve their way through each page!
We love the Dr. Seuss books here! These free Dr. Seuss printable bookmarks are perfect for celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday, Read Across America Day, or any day! Print these on cardstock and let your kids color them in.
These Because of an Acorn activities aren’t just for fall. Kids love this nature-inspired book all year round, and these activities are a fun way to continue learning.
Each page features something different, such as labeling a bird or identifying the letter ‘C’ (for chipmunk!), and will keep your little ones engaged and entertained.
This Splat the Cat Ice Cream book companion activity set couldn’t be any cuter. It’s perfect for extending the story after reading Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream! There’s a tracing activity, illustrations to color, and more – all with an ice cream theme!
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Mo Willems Inspired Handprint Pigeon Craft For Kids
Video
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue
- Markers
- Pigeon template
Instructions
- Download the pigeon template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Trace your child's handprint onto a piece of light blue paper and cut it out.
- Begin by gluing the head of the pigeon to the neck.
- Next, glue the eye to the head.
- Now, attach the beak using glue to the left and back side of the pigeon.
- Position the white band on the neck of the pigeon and glue it in place. Trim off any excess paper.
- Place the handprint body on the bottom of the neck with the handprint facing the right.
- Draw the wing of the pigeon on the handprint body.
- Finish off by gluing the legs to the bottom portion of the body.
Did you make this?
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Handprint Pigeon Template
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how can I download it
Hi! All you need to do is click the image at the end of the post that says, “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” and then enter your email in the form, and you’ll get the template link ◡̈
I’m sorry, I finally located a place to download on the page after providing my email. It was just misleading saying that it would be emailed to us. Thanks for this! I’m excited to use.
No worries; glad you got it! To clarify, if you’ve already signed up for this theme of crafts, then it’ll redirect you to the download page. If this is your first time signing up, it’ll go to your email ◡̈
I’m having similar issues as the other comments below. Nothing is coming to my inbox. I’ve tried this and the elephant one.
Hi! I just checked your email in the system and it was listed as unconfirmed, which is why you didn’t get it. I just manually confirmed you, but you’ll need to enter your email address in the form again. When you do, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
How do I get the free template? It isn’t sending to any of my emails.
Hi! I just checked your email in the system and it was listed as unconfirmed, which is why you didn’t get it. I just manually confirmed you, but you’ll need to enter your email address in the form again. When you do, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
The link for the freebie isn’t working. Nothing is being sent to my email. Please fix this as it looks like others are having the same issue.
Hi Joey! I just checked your email in the system and it was listed as unconfirmed, which is why you didn’t get it. I just manually confirmed you, but you’ll need to enter your email address in the form again. When you do, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Thanks
No problem!
Any way to get the template for this? Or the downloads?
I do not see it at the end of this page. Help please?
Hi! This is actually one of the few crafts that doesn’t have a template ◡̈
Why us it so hard to find the down loads?! I have been trying to get the pink elf download for days and I can’t find it. Same with the pumpkin one. You have such cute free downloads and it keeps taking me to several pages and I still can’t find what I want. Tell me the secret please. I’m getting a huge load of emails but no free printouts. Thank you for the help in this problem.
Hi Jeany! So sorry you’re feeling frustrated. It’s supposed to be straight forward. After you enter our email in the form, it redirects you to the download page. You want to stay on that page, scroll past the photo and click the blue “download now” button. And, just to be clear, there is no template for this craft. Please let me know if you need more help after this!
I want this pigeon handprint craft for my grandkids, they’ll love it
This is one of the very few crafts that doesn’t come with a template, but explains how to make it in the body of the post ◡̈
@Sam, oddly enough, it clearly says to download the template for this pigeon craft. “Start by downloading the pigeon template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity.” Total waste of time scrolling through to the end for nothing.
Hi Veronica! Sorry it isn’t clear. Originally, we did not have a template, but then we redid it and now it does. The comment you saw was from last year. To get the template, click the “click here to get your freebie” image at the end of the post, enter your email and you’ll receive the confirmation link. Please let me know if you have any other questions 🙂
Can I get this template?
This is one of the few crafts that actually doesn’t have a template 🙂
@Sam, The tutorial literally shows a template for the pigeons eyes, beak, neck and legs. Where can we get that template? I would love to do this with my first graders but would need that template. Thank you!
Sounds like a great activity! 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 ◡̈
Your Crafts are so cute
Thanks so much, Paige!
I would love a copy of the template! Thanks 🙂
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you 🙂
I cannot find the form or a “click here to get your freebie” anywhere?
Hi Amy! The image is at the end of the post, under the heading titled, “Handprint Pigeon Template”.
I would love this, but do not see where to put my email address.
This craft doesn’t actually have a template. It’s one of the very few that don’t.
How can I get this cute craft? I love it!
Thanks! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be sent to you ?
This is so cute! I enjoy the pigeon stories!
Thanks! Glad you like them 🙂