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This Noah’s Ark Handprint Dove is a fun and meaningful Bible craft that brings the Bible story to life, making it a perfect activity for kids to enjoy while learning about God’s promise!
Handprint Dove
This Noah’s Ark Handprint Dove Craft is a fun and creative way to teach kids about God’s promise after the flood! Using simple materials and a free printable template, kids will love making their own dove with a bright rainbow tail – which was God’s promise to never flood the earth again!
The Story Behind the Craft
This craft pairs perfectly with the story of Noah’s Ark found in Genesis 8:6-12. After the floodwaters began to dry up, Noah sent out a dove to see if the land was ready. The first time, the dove found nowhere to land and returned to Noah’s ark. But later, the dove brought back an olive leaf, showing that the earth was beginning to dry. Finally, when Noah sent the dove out again, it did not return, meaning the land was ready for the people and animals on the ark to make their homes on land again!
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Materials Needed To Make A Handprint Dove
- Free Printable Dove Template
- White cardstock
- Colored cardstock paper, all the colors of God’s rainbow. (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo (or a dark shade of blue) and purple)
- Green and brown paper (for the olive branch)
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Black marker or googly eyes
- Pencil
How to Make the Noah’s Ark Dove
Step 1: Cut out your necessary pieces
- Print & Cut: Start by printing the dove template on white cardstock and cutting out the pieces.
- Trace & Cut the Handprint Wing: Have your child trace their hand on white paper and cut it out. This will be the dove’s wing!
- Trace & Cut out the remaining Template Pieces: you will need a beak, branch, four small green leaves and strips of all the colors of the rainbow.
Step 2: Create the Dove
- Assemble the Dove: Glue the handprint wing onto the dove’s body
- Add Details: Cut out a small triangle for the beak and glue it on. Draw an eye or use a googly eye for extra fun!
Step 3: Create the Rainbow Tail
Create the Rainbow Tail: Cut out strips of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo (darker shade of blue) and purple paper. Arrange and glue them in a fan shape to create a rainbow tail.
Step 4: Add the Olive Branch
Make the Olive Branch: Cut a small brown strip for the branch and green leaves. Glue them near the dove’s beak
Why Kids Love This Craft
✅ Hands-on & Interactive – Kids get to use their handprint, making it extra special! ✅ Bright & Colorful – The rainbow tail adds a fun pop of color.
✅ Great for All Ages – Perfect for kids 5-10!
✅ Teaches a Bible Lesson – A creative way to reinforce the story of Noah’s Ark whether at home, Sunday school, or a Bible Camp!
