Horton Hears A Who Handprint Craft [Free Template]
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Are you searching for an easy reading month activity for hands-on learning and fun? Then don’t miss this cute Horton Hears a Who handprint craft. It’s simple and only requires a few supplies.
This storytime activity is a great Dr. Seuss craft to make at home or in the classroom. Plus, we’ve included a free printable template to make this DIY project as simple as possible.
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Watch our quick video tutorial below or read the step-by-step directions. Then you’ll be ready to create this Horton the elephant keepsake with your kids or students.
Horton Hears A Who Craft
National Reading Day on March 2 is also a day for Dr. Seuss birthday celebrations. After reading Horton Hears a Who together, construct this book inspired project as a special keepsake. You’ll love how little prep work is required to create this cute elephant!
Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Pencil
- Black marker
- Horton 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 horton to life!
First, guide your child to grab the eyes and carefully apply a small dot of glue on the back of each eye and glue them underneath the eyelashes.
Trace your child’s hands onto a piece of paper and cut out. Next, glue one handprint to each side of the head as ears.
Finally, encourage your child to draw marks on the ears to depict ear hair and the top ridge of the ear.
That’s it! Kids will love creating this Horton craft with their handprints! For more fun crafts like this check out our other handprint crafts for kids!
Fun Dr. Seuss Books
Are You My Mother? is a cute book about a little bird who’s trying to find his mom in a big world!
Oh, The Places You’ll Go! – This book is a classic Dr. Seuss book about the ups and downs of life. It’s such a great read and will soon become your kid’s new favorite book!
Dr. Seuss Second Book Collection– This boxed set of five Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss—The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, Dr. Seuss’s ABC, Oh Say Can You Say?, Oh the Thinks You Can Think!, and I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! is a great addition to your home library.
Dr. Seuss Craft Ideas
If your kids love iconic characters, they’ll also enjoy these fun Dr Seuss crafts:
Fun Cat in the Hat Fork Painting
Cat in the Hat Craft – This simple activity is perfect for little hands! You can make it with only paper, paint, and a Q-tip. It’s a fun way to create this iconic Cat in the Hat character after enjoying the book together.
Handprint Thing 1 Printable Craft – Use your child’s hand to create the funny blue-haired Thing 1 from the classic Dr Seuss book! Just imagine how cute this storytime activity will look on your fridge! It’s a fun idea for young children and would also make a cute gift for grandparents.
Dr. Seuss Paper Plate Fish Craft – Why not make this paper plate craft on National Read Across America Day? It’s super simple and oh-so-cute! You only need a few supplies to make this craft, and kids will love creating their version of the famous fish from Cat in the Hat!
Torn Paper Lorax Craft – The Lorax has to be one of the most popular books Dr. Seuss ever wrote! Now your child can make their version of this loveable character with just some paper and glue. It’s a great craft for developing fine motor skills and creativity, all while celebrating Dr Seuss!
Dr. Seuss Activity Ideas
Free Printable Dr. Seuss Bookmarks – What better way to celebrate Read Across America Day than with these whimsical bookmarks? They’re so easy for parents or teachers to print and prepare. Then, kids can enjoy coloring their favorite book characters.
Try this Lorax Handprint Craft
Free Dr. Seuss Color By Numbers – Kids love coloring pages, but it’s fun to mix things up a bit sometimes. Our Dr. Seuss-inspired worksheets incorporate coloring but also help with number recognition and color-matching skills. Hang their finished masterpieces on the fridge for a fun display!
Free Printable Dr. Seuss Hats – These headbands combine crafting and imaginative play. Whether you use them as part of a costume or as a photo prop, your kids will have a blast making and wearing these iconic character headbands. It’s one of our favorite storytime activities!
Dr. Seuss Printable Activity Set – This printable activity set is great fun for all ages. If your kids are fans of The Cat in the Hat or 1 Fish, 2 Fish, Red Fish, and Blue Fish, they will love these pages! Plus, they’re excellent for helping kids build literacy skills at home or in the classroom.
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Horton Hears A Who Handprint Craft
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Pencil
- Black marker
- Horton template
Instructions
- Download the Horton template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Begin by grabbing the eyes and carefully apply a small dot of glue on the back of each eye and glue them underneath the eyelashes.
- Trace your child’s hands onto a piece of paper and cut out. Next, glue one handprint to each side of the head as ears.
- Finish off by drawing marks on the ears to depict ear hair and the top ridge of the ear.
Video
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Free Horton Template
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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 ◡̈
I would like the Horton Hears a Who handprint template please.
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I would like the Horton Hears a Who handprint template please.
Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
I would like the Horton Hears a Who handprint template please.
Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
thanks for this template. I can’t wait to use this with my students
Awesome, you’re welcome! Glad you can try it out!
Hello I’d like the Horton hears a Who template please
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. 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.
I need the template please. I don’t see any other place to enter my email address except here.
It’s above the comments section, under the heading titled “Free Horton Template”. If you’re not able to see it, it most likely means you have a firewall or adblocker blocking it from appearing. If you can allow the page or try from a personal device, you should be able to see it. Also, some readers say they’re not able to see it on Chrome, but they can on other browsers. You may be able to try that as well ◡̈
I’d love the template!
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Please send me the templete
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May I get the Horton printout
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I would love this Horten template please.
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Can I please get the Horton 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’d love to do this with my kids
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please send me the template to handprint craft for horton hears a who
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These are so cute can’t wait for my kids to wear these!
Yay! So glad to hear that!
May I please have the Horton Template
Of course! All you have to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be sent to you ?
We are anxious to use this for our special education kids party celebrating Dr. Suess.
Oh, good! Have fun!
Work with toddlers and thought this was cute to let them do!!
Oh, great! I hope they have fun doing it!
I love the Horton Hears a who activity. So cute
Thanks, Paula!
This is adorable!
Thanks so much!