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Hand holding finished example of the Handprint Pigeon Craft

Mo Willems Inspired Handprint Pigeon Craft For Kids

Prep Time: 8 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Make this cute handprint pigeon craft from the popular Mo Willem's book.
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Author: Sam
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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.