3 Free First Day of School Handprint Art Activity Printables
This first day of school handprint craft is the perfect way to start off the new school year and makes for an adorable keepsake that parents will love!
Handprint crafts make such a memorable keepsake and only use minimal supplies! They can also be created quickly and kids love getting a little messy. The first day at preschool or kindergarten is a big day for little ones, and starting off with an activity like this is a fantastic way of easing them into the classroom.
It’s so fun to see on the last day of school how much their little hands have changed! Plus, it’s the perfect craft that doesn’t take a whole lot of time and cleans up fairly quickly.
Don’t miss our first day of school ideas for teacher gifts, there’s some really good ones on the list!
Not only do these make the perfect gift for nervous parents on their first day, it’s a great way to make new students feel welcomed if they start school a little later. We definitely had to add this to our best 22 First Day of School Activities for Toddlers, Preschool & Kinder!
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🌟What You’ll Need
There are a few different variations of the handprint craft printables to choose from. This includes a pencil handprint, apple, and one for the 2024 school year.
The cute handprint art templates can be used for the first day of preschool and kindergarten.
- Non-toxic paint or ink pad – you’ll also need a paper plate if you are using paint to dip the child’s hand in.
- printable file
- printer
- paper – you can use regular paper, but card stock is great for keepsake art because it holds up better.
Note: The digital download art print doesn’t include the actual handprint, that is meant to be completed by the child or student.
✨Back to School Handprint Craft Instructions
- Once your have printed file of choice, let the kids choose their favorite color of paint or ink.
- Cover the child’s hand with the ink or dip it into paint.
- Press their hand firmly on the paper without moving it around.
- Let the hand print dry completely before moving it.
- Wash the child’s hands, and you are all done!
👇How to Download and Print
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Download the blank handprint craft to your computer. These are delivered in a US Letter PDF format.
Open and print as many copies as you need or multiple versions. The printable comes in three different designs so you can choose one or all of them.
💡Helpful Tips
- We love laminating school activities like this to make them last longer.
- For best results, use a nice heavy card stock.
- Check your printer settings and ink levels first before printing your printable art. We recommend using the best quality mode for the most vibrant colors.
- No printer? Your local print shop can help, and they are usually reasonably priced or you can check an online print shop.
- While you could use construction paper, some of the colors may not show up as well depending on color.
- If you need another size other than US Letter, check your printer settings.
We hope that this cute handprint template will add a personal touch to little one’s first day at school. It’s the perfect activity to start the year off right, and who doesn’t love a great keepsake to look back on in the years to come. This is a heartfelt craft that ease mama’s heart!
It’s also a fun way to make kids feel extra special when you take photos of them that they can look back on!
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