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This handprint elephant craft is a fun way to get creative with your childs handprint while making this adorable jungle animal.
Cute Handprint Elephant Craft
This handprint elephant is a fun way to highlight your little ones hand in a silly animal craft. Baby elephants and other jungle animals are a popular choice for a baby’s nursery, stuffed animals, childrens books and more while our kids grow. So it’s no wonder kids still love these large majestic animals as they get a bit older. With our free template you can make a cute elephant craft centered around their floppy ear handprint! 🙂
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Materials Needed To Make a Handprint Elephant
- Free Handprint Elephant Template
- Cardstock – two shades of gray, black, pink and light blue
- Googly eyes or our Printable Googly Eye Template
- Scissors
- Glue
- Black marker
- Pink Paper for the cheek
How To Make a Handprint Elephant
Step 1: Download and Print the Template
Download the free template for the handprint elephant. Print it out and get ready to create your craft.
Step 2: Cut Out the Pieces
Use the template to cut out the various pieces needed for the elephant. You will need:
- Small pieces for the elephant’s eyes, trunk, and feet.
- One large gray piece for the elephant’s body.
- One gray handprint for the elephant’s ear. You can trace your child’s hand on the gray paper and cut it out.
Step 3: Assemble the Elephant
Start assembling your elephant by gluing the handprint ear to one side of the body piece. Next, attach the trunk at the front. Glue the feet at the bottom of the body piece. Make sure to position everything as shown in the pictures to make your elephant look just right.
Step 4: Add Details
Use a black marker to add details like the nostrils on the trunk and texture on the tail. Cut out a small pink circle from the pink paper and glue it on as the cheek to give your elephant a bit of a blush!
Step 5: Final Touches
Glue the eyes onto the face, and use the black marker to draw a smiling mouth. If you’re feeling creative, you can add other details like a blue paper water splash from the trunk or birds and clouds around the elephant for a more dynamic scene.
Why This Craft Is Great for Kids:
Crafting is not just a fun activity; it’s also educational. This handprint elephant craft helps kids:
- Develop Concentration: Following steps and assembling the craft require focus and patience.
- Improve Fine Motor Skills: Cutting, gluing, and drawing improve dexterity and motor control.
- Enhance Creativity: Children can use their imagination to add unique touches to their crafts.
This handprint elephant craft is a wonderful way to make something adorable and memorable with your children. It’s simple enough for young crafters to enjoy while still being engaging for older kids who might want to add their own creative twists. So grab your materials, download the template, and get ready to make some elephant magic with your little ones today!
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