- H2 Handprint Chick Craft
Chicks represent new life and springtime, making them perfect for Easter crafts. This cheerful yellow chick is easy for toddlers and preschoolers. Materials needed include yellow washable paint, orange and black paper, white cardstock, glue, scissors, and a black marker.
Start by painting the child’s hand with yellow paint. Press the hand onto white cardstock with fingers spread slightly. The palm will be the chick’s body and the fingers will become feathers on top of the head. Let the paint dry fully before adding details.
Cut a small orange triangle from construction paper for the beak. You can also cut two small orange shapes for feet. Glue the beak in the center of the palm area and draw two round eyes using a black marker. If you want to add extra detail, glue small googly eyes instead.
For a fun background, let children paint light blue sky and green grass around the chick. They can add small paper flowers or cotton ball clouds. This craft encourages creativity and color recognition. It is also a great opportunity to talk about how chicks hatch from eggs and grow into chickens.
Display the finished artwork on a classroom bulletin board or hang it at home as part of your Easter decorations. Parents often love to date the back of the paper to remember how small their child’s hand was at that time.