Handprint Corn Craft For Kids

This handprint corn craft is such a fun Fall craft for kids of all ages! Kids can explore the art element of texture while making this adorable autumn-themed craft!

Easy Corn Craft for Kids

Fall is just about here, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a fun and easy corn craft for kids? This activity is perfect for little hands and combines painting, stamping, cutting and pasting. The result is a fun and silly textured corn that’s sure to bring a pop of color to your home or classroom. Let’s dive into how you and your kiddos can create this autumn-themed masterpiece!

HOW TO VIDEO:

• FREE Corn Template
• Cardstock, white 8×11 inch piece of paper for your backing
• Cardstock. green and yellow
• Bubble Wrap, optional but adds a fun pop of texture to your corn!
• Googly Eyes
• Yellow/Orange Paint
• Black Sharpie

How To Make a Handprint Corn Craft

Step 1: Give your Corn Some Texture!

Grab a piece of bubble wrap and paint the bubbly side with some yellow/orange paint. You want your paint to just be a tad darker than your yellow paper so you can see the texture. Work quickly as the paint begins to dry rather quickly.

Take your painted bubble wrap and press it painted side down onto your piece of yellow paper. Press lightly to transfer the texture of the bubble wrap onto your paper. Carefully lift bubble wrap. Let paper dry completely.

Step 2: Prep and Cut Out Template Pieces

Using our free template cut out your template pieces.

• (2) Green leaves
• (2) Corn Cobs from your stamped yellow paper
• (1) Green Stem
• (1) Yellow Corn Tassel
• (2) Green Handprints – trace your kiddos hands onto green paper and cut out! You can also use our free handprint template if desired.

Step 3: Assemble Ear of Corn

Now let’s assemble your corn stalk! Add two googly eyes to each corn cob and add a smiley face or smirk to your cobs. Place your corn cobs in the middle of each handprint and gently fold the thumb and pinky finger inward to wrap around the corn. Glue in place.

Step 4: Assemble Corn Stalk

Glue your large green corn stalk to the center of your white paper. Add the yellow tassel to the top.

Glue your corn cobs to either side of the green stalk. Add green leaves to either side of the stalk. Carefully fold the top end of your leaves downward for a 3D affect.

This corn craft is an excellent art project for school or as a homeschool Art lesson because it combines creativity with skill development and seasonal learning. Here’s why it’s a great choice for your classroom!

1. Enhances Fine Motor Skills

• Cutting, stamping, and gluing are all activities that help children develop fine motor skills. As students cut out the corn shape and handprints, they practice using scissors with precision, which strengthens hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

2. Introduces Texture and Pattern

• Using bubble wrap to stamp paint onto the paper introduces students to the concept of texture in art. They learn how different materials can create unique patterns, adding depth and interest to their artwork. Stamping with bubble wrap, Lego blocks, apples and other household items are such a fun way to explore this particular Art element.

3. Seasonal Relevance

• The corn craft ties in perfectly with fall themes, making it a timely project that can complement lessons on the seasons, harvest, and Thanksgiving. It’s a fun way to integrate art with broader classroom topics, reinforcing what students are learning in other subjects.