D Is for Dinosaur Handprint Craft

This D is for dinosaur handprint craft is a free printable template that helps preschool and kindergarten children learn the letter D through painting and creative play.

Simply print the template, add a painted handprint to create the dinosaur, and enjoy an easy alphabet activity for home or the classroom.

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Dinosaur Handprint Craft

This printable works well as part of a letter-of-the-week lesson, a dinosaur theme, or an early literacy activity. After adding the painted handprint, children can color the dinosaur and the letter D while practicing fine motor skills, letter recognition, and creativity.

The alphabet handprint template is free for personal and classroom use. Scroll to the bottom of the page to download the PDF.

How to Make the Dinosaur Handprint Art

• Print the dinosaur handprint template on cardstock or regular printer paper.
• Paint your child’s hand using washable paint.
• Press the hand onto the page with the fingers pointing downward and the palm beside the dinosaur’s neck.
• Carefully lift the hand away and let the paint dry completely.
• Color the dinosaur and the letter D to finish the craft.

More Letter D Activities

Keep the learning going with these free letter D printables and dinosaur activities. They’re perfect for reinforcing letter recognition, handwriting, counting, and fine motor skills at home or in the classroom.

• Dinosaur tracing worksheet – Practice pencil control and early handwriting with dinosaur-themed tracing activities.
• Dinosaur coloring sheets – Color and learn about some of the most popular dinosaurs while building fine motor skills.
• Letter D coloring page – Reinforce letter recognition with a fun printable featuring the letter D.
• Dinosaur color by number – Combine number recognition with a favorite dinosaur theme.
• Dinosaur alphabet worksheets – Explore letters and dinosaur vocabulary with engaging alphabet activities.

Get Your Free D Is for Dinosaur Handprint Template Here!

If you’d like all 26 letters, you can get the full handprint alphabet printable set. Or go for the complete alphabet bundle with coloring pages for a better price.

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Last Updated on 7 July 2026 by Clare Brown