Shark Handprint Craft
Let’s be real, sharks get a bad rap. Sure, they have a lot of teeth, but so do toddlers. And at least sharks don’t throw applesauce.
This shark handprint craft is the perfect ocean-themed activity for preschoolers and early elementary kiddos. It’s a fin-tastic way to practice scissor skills, spark creativity, and build confidence. Plus, it’s all paper – no paint, no glitter, no “how did googly eyes get glued on the dog?”
So, grab your supplies and let’s make something jawsome.
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What You'll Need for This Handprint Shark Craft
How to Make Your Shark Handprint Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your materials. You’ll need four colors of construction paper, scissors, glue, a pencil, and a black marker.
Step 2: Cut the Handprint and Body
Trace your child’s hand on light blue paper and cut it out. This will become the shark’s face.
Cut a large pointed oval from dark blue paper for the shark’s body.
Step 3: Glue the Handprint On
Glue the handprint onto the dark blue body shape with the fingers pointing up.
Step 4: Make and Add the Mouth
Cut an oval from red paper for the mouth.
Cut zigzag teeth from white paper and glue them on top of the mouth shape.
Glue the mouth near the bottom center of the handprint.
Step 5: Add the Eyes
Cut two white ovals for the eyes and glue them above the mouth, one on each side of the outer fingers.
Step 6: Color the Pupils and Add Details
Use the black marker to color in pupils inside the white ovals, leaving a small white dot uncolored in each eye to make them pop.
Use the marker to outline the shark or add detail lines to finish the look.
All done!
Your fierce little shark is ready to swim!
We'd love to see yours! Snap a photo and share it in the comments.
Add Some Bite-Sized Learning
Want to stretch this into a mini lesson? Talk about shark facts (sharks go through thousands of teeth!), read a shark book together like Shark Lady by Jess Keating, or ask your child to tell a story about their shark: its name, where it lives, and what it likes to eat.
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