Handprint art is a rite of passage for mums and kids alike. From toddlers to primary-aged children, handprint art gets everyone thinking creatively and seeing things differently. It also removes the pressure of figurative drawing, so that even kids who think they can’t draw can get involved.
You can turn handprints and footprints into almost anything (just Google ‘handprint art’ if you don’t believe me). And to get you started, here are four handprint projects (and some footprint ones) you can try with your kids.
Don’t forget to have a big bucket of soapy water nearby and an old towel, otherwise you might find yourself with handprint ‘art’ on your living room walls!
How to make a Very Hungry Caterpillar handprint artwork?
Lots of us know and love Eric Carle’s illustrated children’s book about a munchalicious caterpillar, but who knew you could make your own inspired artwork out of handprints? Watch the video to find out how to create the caterpillar’s body. What else can you make from the book using your handprints or your fingerprints?
