Free Alphabet Handprint Art Printables A–Z

These free alphabet handprint art printables are such a fun way to work through the ABCs with younger kids.

There’s a different handprint craft for every letter, from A is for apple right through to Z is for zebra. Just grab some washable paint, print the letter you’re working on, and get creative.

You can use them one at a time as you learn each letter, or save the finished pages and turn them into a really cute alphabet book.

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How to Use the Alphabet Handprint Templates

Print the letter you’re working on, add paint to your child’s hand, and press their handprint onto the template. Once the paint is dry, they can color in the rest of the picture and add any extra details.

You can download each letter individually for free below, which works well if you’re learning one letter at a time.

If you want to work through the whole alphabet, you can also get all 26 alphabet handprint templates

What You Need for the Handprint Crafts

You only need a few basic supplies for these crafts, and you probably already have most of them at home:

1. Washable paint – much easier when little painted hands inevitably end up somewhere they shouldn’t!
2. Cardstock or thick paper – holds up better than regular printer paper once the paint is added.
3. Paintbrush – for painting the hand and adding any extra details.
4. Markers or coloring pens – for finishing the pictures once the paint is dry.
5. Wet wipes – definitely worth having within reach.
6. Something to cover the table – newspaper or an old tablecloth works perfectly.

Alphabet Handprint Crafts from A to Z

Ready to get started? Here are all 26 alphabet handprint crafts, with a different picture for every letter from A to Z. Click on each one to get the free printable template and see how we made it.

A is for Apple

Our A is for apple handprint is a fun one to start with. Add a painted handprint to the letter A template, then color in the apple and add the finishing details.

B is for Bee

For the letter B, turn a painted handprint into a busy little bee. Grab the B is for bee handprint template and add the stripes, wings, and face once the paint is dry.

C is for Crab

This letter C handprint craft turns a handprint into a colorful crab, making it a great one to use alongside an ocean or summer theme.

D is for Dinosaur

Dinosaur fans will love this one. Use the D is for dinosaur handprint printable to create your dinosaur, then let the kids add their own colors and details.

E is for Elephant

The E is for elephant handprint uses the fingers as part of the elephant design. Once the paint is dry, finish the picture by coloring the rest of the template.

You might also enjoy our free alphabet animals coloring pages.

F is for Fish

Create a colorful fish for the letter F with our F is for fish handprint printable. Try different paint colors or let the kids decorate their fish once their handprint has dried.

G is for Goose

Next up is the G is for goose handprint. Add the handprint to the printable, then color and decorate the rest of the goose.

For more letter practice without the paint, check out our free printable alphabet coloring pages.

H is for Heart

For H, we’re making a heart! The heart handprint template is an easy one for younger kids and also makes a lovely keepsake.

I is for Ice Cream

The ice cream handprint template turns a handprint into a very colorful ice cream. Let the kids choose their favorite “flavor” by picking the paint color.

J is for Jellyfish

Use the J is for jellyfish handprint printable to make a colorful underwater picture. The fingers work perfectly as the jellyfish tentacles.

K is for Kite

For the letter K, use our K is for kite handprint template. Kids can choose their favorite colors for the kite and decorate the rest of the picture once the paint is dry.

L is for Lion

Turn a handprint into a lion with the L is for lion handprint printable. This is a fun one to pair with zoo, safari, or animal activities.

M is for Monkey

The M is for monkey handprint is another animal favorite. Add the painted handprint first, then finish the monkey once everything has dried.

N is for Nest

For N, the handprint becomes part of a bird’s nest. Use our N is for nest handprint template and let the kids add their own colors to the finished picture.

O is for Octopus

The O is for octopus handprint is one of those crafts that handprints were practically made for! Add the painted print to the template before finishing the underwater scene.

P is for Peacock

Use the P is for peacock handprint printable to create colorful peacock feathers. This is a great excuse to bring out several different paint colors.

Q is for Queen

Q can be a tricky letter to find activities for, so our Q is for queen handprint gives you an easy hands-on option. Add the handprint and decorate the queen however you like.

R is for Rabbit

Create a rabbit with our R is for rabbit handprint template. It’s perfect for learning the letter R, but you could also bring it back out for spring or Easter.

You can continue the rabbit theme with our free rabbit life cycle worksheets.

S is for Sun

Brighten up the letter S with our S is for sun handprint printable. Yellow or orange paint works brilliantly, although there’s absolutely no rule saying the sun has to be realistic!

T is for Tree

The T is for tree handprint can change with the seasons. Try green for summer, fall colors for autumn, or add blossom for spring.

U is for Umbrella

For U, create an umbrella handprint and decorate the rest of the rainy-day picture. Let the kids choose several colors if they want a bright umbrella.

V is for Volcano

The V is for volcano handprint is a fun way to sneak a little science into your alphabet activities. Use red, orange, and yellow to create the erupting volcano.

W is for Wings

Use the W is for wings handprint template to turn painted hands into a pair of colorful wings. Kids can decorate them however they like once the paint has dried.

X is for X-Ray

X is another awkward alphabet letter, but the X is for X-ray handprint makes it easy. The handprint becomes the perfect starting point for an X-ray picture.

Y is for Yacht

For Y, we’re heading out on the water with our Y is for yacht handprint. Add the handprint to the template and then color the yacht and surrounding picture.

Z is for Zebra

Finish the alphabet with our Z is for zebra handprint. Add the handprint first, then finish your zebra with its all-important black and white stripes.

Make an Alphabet Handprint Book

Once you’ve finished the crafts, save the pages and turn them into an alphabet handprint book. Put them in order from A to Z, add a simple cover, and staple them together or keep them in a folder.

You don’t need to make all 26 at once either. Complete one letter at a time as you work through the alphabet, and by the end you’ll have a fun keepsake showing all those little handprints.

Last Updated on 12 August 2026 by Clare Brown