E is for Elephant Handprint Art | Letter E Fun
Starting the e is for elephant handprint art project brings an element of hands-on fun to learning the alphabet, particularly the letter ‘E’.
It’s a straightforward process: paint, hands, paper, and the creative spirit of a child come together to form something educational and memorable.
This activity goes beyond the alphabet; it opens discussions about elephants, their habitats, and the importance of creativity in learning.
Perfect for a quiet afternoon or as a refreshing change to routine educational activities, this alphabet handprint art offers kids a way to engage with the tactile joys of art while subtly reinforcing early literacy skills.
Through creating elephant handprints, children not only learn about letters but also embark on a small adventure into the natural world, all from the comfort of their home or classroom.
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Handprint elephant art
This is such an easy and fun handprint elephant craft and a great way to learn the letter E.
Kids love getting their hands covered in paint, and I have to admit I love it too! It’s so much fun allowing the kids to be creative while learning.
This free printable letter E handprint template is free to print but is for personal or classroom use only. Scroll to the bottom of the page to get the pdf file.
Supplies needed
- cardstock
- washable paints
- paintbrush
- kids glue
- googly wiggle eyes (Optional)
- Wipes!! It helps to have these handy so you don’t make a complete mess of your table!
How to use
Print out the template below, it will print out on one full page. Make sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your emails within 5 minutes.
You can of course print this on normal printer paper, but with all of our crafts, they always look better on cardstock.
Let the kids decide what color handprint they want to use, we have chosen the traditional gray for our elephant.
Use a small paintbrush to add a thin layer of paint to their hand. Make sure you have the wipes handy!!
Place their hand with their fingers down, with their palm at the side of the elephant’s tail and next to the eye. Press down all along their hand to make sure the handprint transfers fully.
Pull your child’s hand off really gently to avoid any smudges.
Let the paint dry completely before coloring in the letter E and the tail of the elephant.
The most important thing though is just to have fun with this handprint art!
Letter E printables
For even more letter E activities that I know you are going to love:
- Earth Day coloring pages
- Elf word search
- Letter E coloring page
- Elf coloring pages
- Letter E worksheets
Need to print later? Add this to your Pinterest board or share it on Facebook. You’ll have it handy whenever you’re ready to use it!
Download the free elephant handprint template
If you want to grab all of the letters of the alphabet in one place, you can purchase them here for a small fee. Or for a massively discounted price grab these handprint alphabet printables along with our new alphabet coloring pages in our 52-page bundle.
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Last Updated on 13 July 2024 by Clare Brown