Elephant Handprint Craft
Need an activity that keeps tiny hands busy and ends in something ridiculously adorable? This elephant handprint craft is here to save the day (and your sanity). No paint. No glitter explosions. No glue in your hair. Just paper, scissors, and a few squeals of excitement.
We whipped this up with construction paper, a free printable template, and a whole lot of giggles. And it’s not just cute, it’s a sneaky way to build fine motor skills while pretending your elephant’s name is something like Sir Stomp-a-lot or Peanut Wiggletrunk. (Yes, that happened.)
Whether you’re doing a zoo theme, working your way through the jungle, or just want to make something frame-worthy before lunch, this one’s a winner.
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What You'll Need for This Handprint Elephant Craft
How to Make an Elephant Handprint Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Grab your supplies. Start by choosing blue, light blue, and white construction paper. You’ll also need scissors, a glue stick, and a black marker.
Step 2: Cut Out the Pieces
Trace your hand on blue paper and cut it out. Then cut out the elephant’s head, two ears, two ear insets, two eyes, and one trunk.
Step 3: Attach the Head
Glue the elephant head to the top of the handprint, covering the wrist area.
Step 4: Add the Ears and Trunk
Stick the light blue ear pieces inside the ears to give them some pop. Stick on the light blue trunk
Step 5: Add the Eyes
Glue the white eye pieces onto the top of the head, right above where the trunk will go.
Step 6: Draw the Details
Use a black marker to draw pupils on the eyes and add some lines to the trunk.
All done!
Your elephant handprint is ready to stomp!
We'd love to see yours! Snap a photo and share it in the comments.
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