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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
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.