Turn your own handprints into amazing animals! Use your hand as a template to draw and color elephants, bunnies, and giraffes.

Tools

• markers
• colored pencils
• crayons
• washable markers (1 pack of 10 colors)

Materials

• white drawing paper (8.5 x 11 inch, 3 sheets)

Safety

• Adult supervision recommended when using markers to prevent staining furniture.

Steps

1. Place your hand flat on a piece of paper with your fingers spread apart.
2. Using a marker, carefully trace the entire outline of your hand and wrist.
3. To make an elephant: Use the thumb as the trunk and the other four fingers as the legs. Draw an eye and a large ear near the palm area.
4. To make a bunny: Use the middle and ring fingers as the long ears. Draw a small fluffy tail and a cute nose on the palm area.
5. To make a giraffe: Use the handprint vertically, with the fingers acting as the neck and head. Draw small horns and a long neck extending from the wrist.
6. Use your colored pencils or crayons to fill in your animals with bright colors.
7. Add a background, like grass or trees, to give your animals a home!