Raccoon Handprint Craft (Free Printable Template)
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One of the sneakiest and cutest woodland animals is the raccoon! These masked bandits love to use their clever little paws to explore.
Your little ones can also use their paws to make this cute raccoon handprint craft! Their little hands will transform into a raccoon holding onto a tree trunk for an adorable creation!
Once they’ve made their raccoon, explore even more handprint crafts for kids! See what other things their handprints can become, from forest friends to holiday characters.
Hand Raccoon Craft
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This project will help kids express their creativity and capture a moment in time, making this handprint activity a sweet keepsake and memento that parents can cherish long after the raccoon is complete.
All you need to get started is basic supplies like colored paper, scissors, glue, and, of course, your little ones’ cute little hands! Be sure to download the free template to guide you through creating a raccoon masterpiece.
Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Raccoon template (click the “click here to get your freebie” image at the end of the post)
Directions
Start by downloading the template and printing it out. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring the raccoon to life!
First, glue the eyes on the black part of the raccoon’s face, on both sides of the nose.
Trace your child’s hand onto a piece of gray paper and cut it out. Position it with the thumb up, and the fingers pointing to the left. Place the head on the thumb portion of the handprint and glue it in place.
Now, help your child glue the tail behind and to the bottom of the body.
Finally, encourage your child to glue the raccoon to the side of the tree.
Be sure to check out our animal crafts while you’re here! There are so many fun ideas!
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Woodland Ideas For Kids
Ready to venture deeper into the woods? We have a lot of woodland fun waiting to be explored with your little ones! We’ve gathered plenty of activities featuring all kinds of forest friends that’ll keep kids busy learning and having a blast.
There’s something here for every budding animal explorer, so read on below for new book ideas and hands-on activities that’ll turn learning about animals into an exciting woodland adventure.
Woodland Animal Books For Kids
One of our favorite things to do whenever we start a new unit is to begin with books. Grab these popular books from your library or grab them from Amazon to add to your home collection!
Bear Can’t Wait– If your child loves the Bear series of books, they’ll want to read the newest one where Bear plans a special surprise for Hare!
A Walk Through the Woods– This beautiful and intricate children’s book will keep children engaged and wanting to turn the page!
Owl Babies– Kids will relate to the message of this cute little book. In it, owl babies are waiting and worrying, will Mommy return? There’s a great resolution and fun illustrations as well.
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Hedgehog Paper Craft – Make a prickly pal with a little paper and creativity. After a few snips and dabs of glue, they’ll have a cute, spiky woodland animal that’ll bring smiles to any one that sees it. Grab our free template to make this activity all fun and no stress.
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Owl Paper Cup Craft – Whooo’s ready to turn an ordinary paper cup into an adorable owl?! It’s a great addition to storytime, playtime, or adding a touch of charm to fall decor. This wise little owl is sure to be a hoot to create and display!
Squirrel Puppet Craft – Kids will have a bit of nutty fun when they create their own squirrel puppet from a simple paper bag. Once their furry friend is complete, the real adventure begins with stories, skits, or imaginative play. This squirrel puppet will be the star of all their woodland tales!
Handprint Crow Craft – Your little ones’ creativity will take flight with this crow made using their own handprints! Kids will have a blast making these feathered friends. It’s a fun and imaginative way to explore nature while adding a personal touch to their creation!
Forest Animal Activities
These free fox color by numbers are great for keeping little hands busy while they learn! Kids will be excited to color in each adorable fox illustration while practicing their number skills, fine motor skills and number recognition along the way.
It’s the perfect way to sneak in some education while they enjoy a fun art activity. They’ll bring their foxes to life as they match each number to a color, so grab the crayons and let the foxy fun begin!
Bring a beloved book to life with these Acorn Was a Little Wild activities! They’re great for kids who, like Acorn, have a playful sense of adventure. These printables will keep the magic going long after storytime!
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Each activity will spark imagination, inspire creativity, and make learning an enjoyable experience with tracing, matching, and coloring. Gather your supplies and get ready for a wild, imaginative journey – just like Acorn!
Soar into learning fun with these engaging bald eagle worksheets! Kids will love practicing handwriting, scissor skills, and letter recognition while building beginning literacy and fine motor skills. Activities include navigating the letter E maze, labeling an eagle’s body parts, and handwriting practice.
Each activity encourages creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving to make learning an exciting adventure for young nature lovers.
Spark your little one’s creativity with these forest animal writing prompts! Each page features a cute animal picture and the simple prompt, “I Can Write About…” making it easy for young writers to dive into the fun.
Preschoolers can practice copying sentences, while more advanced writers can craft their own stories or facts. Word cards can challenge fluent writers, and these prompts are perfect for building writing confidence and bringing forest animals to life through words!
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Raccoon Handprint Craft
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Raccoon template
Instructions
- Download the raccoon template, print it, and cut out the pieces.
- Begin by gluing the eyes to the black part of the raccoon's face, on both sides of the nose.
- Trace your child’s hand onto a piece of gray paper and cut it out. Position the handprint with the thumb up and the fingers pointed to the left. Place the head on the thumb portion of the handprint and glue it in place.
- Now, glue the tail behind and to the bottom of the body.
- Finish off by gluing the raccoon to the side of the tree.
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Free Raccoon Handprint Template
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