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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.
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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)
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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.
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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!
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Agnes Hsu is a mom of three and has been inspiring parents and kids to get creative with easy activities and family friendly recipes for over 10 years. She shares her love for creative play and kids food to her 2MM+ followers online. Agnes' commitment to playful learning and kindness has not only raised funds for charity but also earned features in prestigious nationwide publications.