Adorable Chick and Hen Handprint Art – With Printable
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Celebrate Mother’s Day or spring with this sweet chick and mother hen handprint craft using our printable.
There’s no better way to say “I love you, Mom” than with a handmade keepsake! This adorable Mother Hen and Chick Handprint Art is a fun, easy, and meaningful activity for kids. Using our printable template, you and your little ones can create a cute springtime scene featuring thumbprint chicks and a handprint mother hen. It’s perfect for Mother’s Day or spring craft and makes a sweet Mother’s day handprint to treasure for years.
Get the chick handprint template
Chick and Mother Hen Handprint – Materials:
- Our chick & hen handprint printable (this is on my Etsy thanks for your support!)
- yellow washable paint (we used acrylic)
- paint or sponge brush
- orange and black markers
- baby wipes or a damp cloth (for easy cleanup)
Get the chick handprint template
Instructions:
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Download & Print the Template – Start by printing out our chick and hen handprint art template.
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Make the Mother Hen Handprint – Help your child paint the palm of their hand with yellow paint. Press it down firmly on the right side of the printable to form the mother hen. Let it dry completely.
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Add the Chick Fingerprints – Use your child’s thumb to stamp three yellow chicks walking behind the mother hen.
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Decorate the Details – Use a black marker to draw eyes, orange triangles for beaks, and mother hen crown.
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Optional: Frame It – This art makes the cutest gift. Add it to a frame or mount it on cardstock for a sweet gift.
Get the chick handprint template
Why We Love This Craft
It’s kid-friendly and messy in a good way, plus doubles as a keepsake for parents or grandparents. Mom will love the adorable personal touch!
Final Thoughts: Whether you’re making this for Mother’s Day or celebrating spring, this chick and hen handprint craft is a playful activity your kids will love. Plus, it’s a keepsake you’ll want to hang onto forever. Happy Mother’s Day!
