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Hand and Footprint Penguin

This Hand and Footprint Penguin craft is a sweet and simple winter activity for little kids. There is no messy paint involved, which makes it perfect for classrooms, daycare, or a cozy afternoon at home.

Supplies

  • Black construction paper
  • White construction paper
  • Orange construction paper
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Wiggle eyes

Instructions

  • Make the Penguin Body. Have each child trace around a shoe onto a piece of black construction paper. This will form the penguin’s body. Carefully cut it out.
  • Add the Belly. Cut an oval shape from white construction paper for the penguin’s belly. Glue it onto the center of the black body.
  • Create the Wings. Fold a piece of black construction paper in half. Ask the child to squeeze their fingers together and trace around their hand on the folded edge. Cut it out while the paper is still folded. When opened, you will have two matching wings. Glue the wings behind the body so they peek out from each side.
  • Add the Face. Glue on two wiggle eyes. Cut a small triangle from orange construction paper and glue it in place for the beak.
  • Make the Feet. Cut a 1 to 2 inch circle from orange construction paper. A lid or small bottle works great as a tracing guide. Cut the circle in half to create two feet. Glue them at the bottom of the penguin body.