Thing 1 and Thing 2 Handprint Craft (Dr. Seuss Week Activity)
Thing 1 and Thing 2 handprint craft using paint or paper. Perfect for Dr. Seuss Week.
Yield: 1 craft
Cost: $5
Materials
- White cardstockRed paint and blue paint or red and blue construction paperPrintable Thing 1 and Thing 2 belly circlesGoogly eyesBlack markerGlueScissorsPaper towels or wipes (if painting)
Instructions
Painted Handprint Method
- Step one: Start with a sheet of white cardstock placed on a flat, protected surface.Step two: Paint the child’s fingers blue and press it near the top of the page to create Thing 1 or Thing 2’s hair.Step three: Wipe hands clean and allow the paint to dry slightly.Step four: Paint the hand red and press it lower on the page to form the body.Step five: Let the paint dry completely.Step six: Glue the printable Thing 1 or Thing 2 belly circle onto the red handprint.Step seven: Add googly eyes.Step eight: Use a black marker to draw a simple face.
Cut-and-Paste Handprint Method
- Step one: Trace the child’s hand onto blue paper and cut it out for the hair. You'll cut the palm completely out, leaving the fingertips. Remember to make a curved "head" shape when cutting the palm section.Step two: Trace the hand onto red paper and cut it out for the body.Step three: Glue the blue handprint near the top of the white cardstock.Step four: Glue the red handprint below it to create the body.Step five: Attach the printable Thing 1 or Thing 2 belly circle with glue.Step six: Add googly eyes.Step seven: Draw the face using a black marker.