Handprint Father's Day Card Craft Worksheet for Kids
Painting a handprint and turning it into a Father's Day card gives children ages 3-5 a sensory, hands-on art experience while also creating a lasting keepsake that captures their current hand size. Writing or dictating a message for dad afterward adds an early writing or storytelling component, helping children practice expressing appreciation and affection in words. This project blends fine motor and sensory play with an emotional, relationship-building purpose that goes beyond typical coloring practice.
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Month 1: Learning & Development | Ages 6-7
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- Topic:
- Drawing & Art
- Skill:
- Drawing & Art (Art & Craft): Step-by-step drawing and creative art activities.
- Pack:
- Page 27 of 28 in Month 1: Learning & Development | Ages 6-7.
How to use this worksheet
Set out paint, paper, and a damp cloth for cleanup, then help your child dip one hand carefully into the paint, covering the palm and fingers evenly. Press the painted hand firmly onto the paper to create a clear handprint, then help wash their hand right away. Once the paint has dried, use markers to add details that turn the handprint into a picture, like fingers as flower petals or a sun's rays. Finish by helping your child write or dictate a loving message for their dad on the card.
Materials needed
- Paint
- Paper
- Paintbrushes
- Markers
Extension activities
- 1Make a matching footprint card using the same painting technique for a fun size comparison.
- 2Create a handprint card for another family member using a different color scheme.
- 3Trace around the dry handprint with a marker and turn it into an animal or creature design.
- 4Take a photo of the handprint next to your child's actual hand to save as a growth keepsake.
- 5Practice writing 'I love you, Dad' or a similar short phrase somewhere on the card.
Written by
Hemsweta Jain · Teacher Cheena
MBA and Early Childhood Educator, teaching since 2014 · Founder of RaisoActive, Mumbai
Every RaisoActive worksheet is designed and checked by the founder before publishing.
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