Handprint Animal Art

Turn your own handprints into creative animal drawings! Kids will learn how to use the outline of their hands as a starting point to draw elephants, bunnies, and giraffes.

Tools

• paint or colored markers (1 set of assorted colors)

Materials

• white drawing paper (3 sheets)

Safety

• Protect work surface. Materials may stain clothing.
• Adult supervision required for children under 8.

Steps

1. Place your hand flat on a piece of paper.
2. Use a marker to carefully trace the outline of your hand and fingers.
3. To make an elephant: Use the handprint outline as the body and trunk, then draw an eye, a large ear, and legs around the shape.
4. To make a bunny: Use the handprint outline to form the head and long ears, then draw a small nose, whiskers, and a fluffy tail.
5. To make a giraffe: Use the handprint outline to create the long neck and head, then draw the body, legs, and characteristic brown spots.
6. Use your paint or colored markers to add bright colors to each of your animal drawings.