Walrus Handprint Craft
Some crafts are just meant to make you giggle…and this walrus handprint craft? He’s here for the laughs and the learning. With a big round nose, floppy whiskers, and those iconic tusks, your little artist will have a blast bringing this Arctic animal to life. Plus, no mess, no paint, and all the charm.
This one's perfect for animal units, Arctic themes, or just when you're stuck inside and need a low-key way to sneak in some scissor skills.
What You'll Need for This Handprint Walrus Craft
- Brown construction paper
- White construction paper
- Black construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Black marker
Grab a warm drink, clear some table space, and let’s get crafting!
How to Make a Walrus Handprint Craft
Ready to get crafting? Find the instructions below!
Walrus Handprint Craft
This walrus handprint craft is a wildly fun way to bring the Arctic to your art table! Great for preschoolers, it builds scissor skills while kids create a goofy, big-toothed walrus with just a few simple supplies.
Materials
- Brown construction paper
- White construction paper
- Black construction paper
- Glue stick
- Pencil
- Black marker
Tools
- Scissors
Instructions
- Gather your supplies! You’ll need brown, white, and black construction paper, scissors, glue, a pencil, and a marker.
- Trace and cut out your child’s hand on brown paper. This will become the walrus's head and flippers.
- Cut two white circles for the eyes, a black oval for the nose, two brown ovals for the cheeks, and two white tusks.
- Glue the white eyes onto the top of the brown handprint.
- Use a black marker to draw black pupils in the center of the white eyes.
- Assemble the cheeks and tusks by gluing the tusks behind the cheeks and then attaching the whole piece together.
- Place the black nose at the top center of the cheeks.
- Glue the assembled cheeks and tusks onto the handprint just below the eyes.
- Use a black marker to draw dots and whiskers on the cheeks to bring your walrus to life.
- Let everything dry, then admire your adorable, toothy walrus friend!
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Learning Under the Tundra Tent
This isn't just a craft, it's a jumping-off point for some Arctic exploration! While you’re gluing and giggling, sprinkle in a few of these fun walrus facts:
- Walruses use their tusks to climb out of icy water! They’re not for fighting, they’re like built-in ice picks.
- They’re super social. Walruses love to snuggle together in giant herds called haulouts.
- Their whiskers are serious tools. Called vibrissae, those face fuzzies help walruses feel around the seafloor for food.
You can even turn this into a mini unit: read a walrus-themed book, watch a short nature clip, or try an arctic playdough tray for some sensory exploration that keeps little hands busy and brains engaged.
Want More Chilly Fun?
Don’t stop at walruses! Slide on over to our Arctic Animal Activities for even more playful learning ideas. From snowy science to creative crafts, it's the perfect way to keep those little minds active while dreaming of icebergs and igloos.
And of course, don’t forget to check out our full Handprint Craft Collection for even more easy, no-mess ways to get creative with your crew!
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