1. Handprint Birds

Supplies:

  • Colored construction paper
  • Non-toxic paint or crayons
  • Safety scissors
  • Googly eyes
  • Glue stick

Steps:

  1. Trace the child’s hand on bright paper or make a painted handprint on white paper.
  2. Cut out the handprint. The fingers become feathers, and the thumb can act as a wing.
  3. Add a triangle paper beak, googly eyes, and legs.
  4. Decorate with glitter, stickers, or real craft feathers.

Learning Benefits:

  • Helps children recognize shapes (hand outline).
  • Builds fine motor skills (cutting and gluing).
  • Teaches body awareness (hands create art).

Variation: Use different colors to make “rainbow parrots” or seasonal birds like cardinals (red) and blue jays (blue).