Squirrels seem to always be on the go, dashing from branch to branch or darting around the yard, gathering nuts. They’re fun to watch, and kids love to point them out when they see them scurrying about.

Boost your kids’ imaginations and creativity with this handprint squirrel craft. This cute squirrel made from your child’s handprint is great when learning about different animals; they can use it in imaginative play or storytelling.

Be sure to explore more handprint crafts and see what other amazing things kids can turn their handprints into!

Squirrel Hand Craft

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This hands-on activity is a fun way to encourage kids to see their handprints become something else entirely. Divergent thinking involves looking at things from different perspectives, coming up with creative ideas, and considering multiple possibilities which is great for learning how to problem solve.

To get started on this personalized DIY, download the free template and gather a few basic supplies. Your little ones will be ready to create their squirrel masterpiece with their own two hands!

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Glue stick
• Scissors
• Squirrel template (unlock the free template 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 this squirrel to life!

First, guide your child to glue the eye below the eyebrow.

Position the nose and mouth piece below the eye and glue it in place.

Next, help your child glue the inner ear to the center of the outer ear.

Trace your child’s hand onto a piece of brown or orange paper and cut it out. Position the handprint with the thumb up and the fingers pointed to the left. Place the head on top of the thumb and glue it in place.

Now, glue the underside of the tail to the bottom portion of the tail.

Take the completed tail and glue it to the back and right side of the squirrel body.

Finally, encourage your child to glue the squirrel to the side of the tree.

Be sure to check out our animal crafts while you’re here! There are tons more ideas to keep kids busy all year round.

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Animal Themed Ideas

Ready to go wild with more animal themed fun? There’s no better way to keep little ones entertained and learning than with playful projects inspired by their favorite animals! We have a lineup that will have kids creating, exploring, and discovering the animal kingdom in all its glory.

Read on below to find new books to spark their imaginations and hands-on activities that’ll bring the world of animals to life right at home or in the classroom!

Animal Books For Kids

The Fascinating Animal Book For Kids is a great book for curious kiddos! Find facts on almost any animal your child is learning about. This is a great resource to have in your home library collection.

The View At The Zoo is a silly book about all the animals at the zoo. When the people come to take a look at the animals, they see all sorts of sights! But, there’s a twist to this book that you have to read for yourself and laugh about!

Giraffes Can’t Dance is a sweet and fun book about Gerald the Giraffe. He can’t dance, but doesn’t stop trying! He finally finds his own rhythm when he meets an unlikely friend.

Easy Animal Crafts

Moose Handprint Craft – Kids can “moose” around with their creativity by turning their handprints into an animals! It’s a fun way to learn about animals that thrive in chilly climates while turning their handprints into something wild and wonderful!

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Toilet Paper Roll Bear Craft – The humble toilet paper roll can turn into a cuddly bear with this fun project! It’s a fun, hands-on way to explore the animal kingdom and create an adorable little friend to display!

Popsicle Stick Eagle Craft – Let creativity take flight when kids make a majestic eagle using popsicle sticks and our free template. It’s a great way to learn about this powerful bird while creating a feathered friend.

Easy Fox Craft – Have kids create this paper fox that’s quick, simple, and virtually mess free. It’s great for little hands and big imaginations! This cunning critter will come together in no time and look adorable, too!

Animal Activities For Kids

Ready for some yak-tastic fun? Grab our free printable yak worksheets and let kids explore the letter Yy while learning all about these fuzzy friends! They’ll practice handwriting with the “Yy Is For Yak” sheets, navigate a letter maze, and get hands-on with the “Label The Yak” worksheet.

Each activity is designed to make learning a blast and help kids build fine motor skills, letter recognition, and critical thinking.

Our animal do a dot printables are filled with 29 pages for a fun and colorful way for kids to explore their favorite creatures while practicing fine motor skills. They’ll love filling in the dots to bring animals to life, and you’ll love how easy and engaging it is!

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Dot markers are perfect for little hands and big imaginations, plus these printables make learning exciting. Grab the dot markers and let the dotting fun begin!

Grab the scissors, and let’s hop into some froggy fun! Our frog cutting practice worksheets are not only fun, they’re a super way for kids to sharpen their scissor skills, enhance hand-eye coordination, and build focus.

As they snip along the lines, they’ll boost their grip strength and fine motor skills while learning about these fascinating amphibians. With activities like cutting curvy lines to matching and counting frogs, these worksheets make practicing skills ribbit-ing fun! 

These forest animal printable lacing cards are a perfect fit for little hands eager to practice fine motor skills or start their sewing lessons. These free cards are ideal for busy bags, keeping preschoolers happily occupied with a quiet activity.

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Whether you’re exploring forest themes, learning about animals, or studying autumn, these lacing cards add a playful touch to your lessons and help young ones develop essential hand skills.

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