Thing 1 and Thing 2 Handprint Craft with FREE Template

Kids can make a Thing 1 and Thing 2 handprint craft inspired by the book, The Cat in the Hat. Thing 1 and Thing 2 are twins that are a bit mischievous and a lot of fun. Since there are two of them you can use both hands (right and left) to make this craft, or use the same hand to keep things simple. I got ya covered with printable directions and a FREE template so all you have to do is craft and enjoy time together! 

This craft can be hung on the fridge or framed and put on the wall for a cute keepsake craft…it would look so cute in a Dr. Seuss-themed bedroom! You can also make a Lorax Paper Plate Craft and a Thing 1 and Thing 2 Bookmark craft.

If you like Handprint art, check out the rest of our Handprint Craft Ideas Here! 

If you like Children’s literature, check out the rest of our Book Inspired Activities Here!

About The Free Printable Template

Download the PDF template that includes Thing 1 and Thing 2’s bodies and names as well as a template for their faces. 

Since I know some of you are going to make a whole classroom full of crafts I also included a classroom set so you can print multiple templates on the same page and save paper. 

It also comes with a Large and Small craft template to fit any child’s hand so you can make it with your big kids (kindergartners and elementary-aged kids) and little kids (preschoolers, toddlers, babies). The template should fit any child’s hand. 

Check out These Dr. Suess Inspired Ideas Too: 

• Thing 1 and Thing 2 Bookmark Craft + Template
• Dr. Suess Thing 1 and Thing 2 Where are You Game?
• The Cat in the Hat Craft + FREE Template

When Is The Best Time To Make A Dr. Seuss Craft?

Make this craft after enjoying storytime together, as part of your Dr. Seuss Day celebrations (which is March 2nd, on Dr. Seuss’s birthday) which also happens to be Read Across America Day. 

Or you could watch a Dr. Seuss movie or TV show. We love the Lorax, which my daughter used to pronounce “lo-lax” when she was three… so cute! 

You could also make this cute little monster handprint craft for Halloween as a not-so-scary alternative to crafts in October. 

Paint or Paper Handprints?

Make paper handprints if you don’t want to use paint (less mess) or if you want to make two handprints at one time (save time). 

Make painted handprints if you want to make them directly on the paper (no cutting) or if you like the painted handprint look more (crafts look so cute with those little handprints) 

Directions:

For your convenience, printable directions are available for you at the end of this post. 

Watch our Video Tutorial Here:

More Fun Ideas:

• Cactus Handprint Craft
• Handprint Butterfly Craft
• The Very Hungry Caterpillar Printable Activities

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Thing 1 and Thing 2 Handprint Craft with FREE Template

Follow the directions to make a Thing 1 and Thing 2 handprint craft using the FREE template.

Total Time15 minutes mins

Keyword: Craft

Materials

• Thing 1 and Thing 2 printed template on white paper (available to download at the end of this post)

If you are making Paper Handprints you will need

• Blue paper
• Scissors
• Glue or glue stick
• Pencil

If you are making Painted Handprints you will need

• Blue paint
• Paintbrush
• Optional: Paper towel or baby wipes

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Handprints

• Paper Handprints: To make 2 handprints at once fold the paper in two. Use the pencil to trace your child's hand. Cut along the lines. 

  If it is too hard for your child to cut through two pieces of paper at once you can help with the cutting or trace both of their hands so they can cut them out one at a time. 

  Glue the hands to the template. 

  or

  Painted Handprints: To make painted handprints use your paintbrush to cover one of your child's hands with blue paint. Make sure to get their palms and fingers coated evenly. Gently press their hand onto the template. 

  Repeat with the second hand. 

Step 2: Assemble the Craft

• Cut out the face templates. 

  Glue the face templates to the handprints and the craft is done.

  For added fun, children could draw on the background or write their favorite Dr. Seuss quote. I LOVE this one, 

  "To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world"-Dr. Seuss

Notes

TIP: You may want to make the painted handprints on a piece of white paper if you are worried about smudging, extra fingers, or other mishaps that can happen when making handprints. This will let you make as many handprints as you need to use the perfect one for your final craft. To do this, make your handprints on white paper, then cut them out when they are dry, glue the hands to the template, and continue with the rest of the craft directions.