Owl Handprint Craft
Look, sometimes your preschooler just needs to flap their little paper wings and fly, and this owl handprint craft is the perfect excuse. Whether you're diving into a woodland animal unit or just tired of finding crayon murals on the wall, this easy project is your golden ticket to a productive (and adorable) afternoon.
We’re talking zero paint, zero stress, and maximum cuteness…basically the holy grail of preschool crafts.
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What You'll Need for This Handprint Owl Craft
Grab the free owl handprint craft template before you start.
Let’s Build a Little Owl Handprint
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies.
Step 2: Cut Out the Body and Ears
Start by tracing your child’s hand onto brown construction paper and cut it out. This will become the owl’s body.
Next, cut a pointy “ear” shape out of brown paper for the top of the owl’s head.
Step 3: Attach the Ears
Glue the ear shape behind the top of the handprint so it peeks out like tufts.
Step 4: Cut the Eye Pieces
Now, let’s tackle those adorable owl eyes! Cut two large white ovals, two slightly larger yellow ovals, and two smaller black circles.
Step 5: Layer the Eyes
Layer them to create eyes: black on white, white on yellow, then glue the finished eyes side by side.
Step 6: Attach the Eyes
Attach the eyes to the front of the handprint, just below the ears.
Step 7: Add the Beak
Cut a yellow triangle for the beak and glue it between and slightly under the eyes.
Step 8: Draw Feather Details
Grab your brown marker and add little “w” shaped feather marks across the owl’s body and wings to give it some texture.
All done!
Your wise little owl is ready to perch!
We'd love to see yours! Snap a photo and share it in the comments.
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