O Is for Octopus Handprint Craft for Preschoolers

O is for octopus handprint art is a fun and simple way for young kids to explore the letter O through painting and play.

This creative craft turns little hands into colorful octopus tentacles and makes early literacy feel more like art time than a lesson.

This handprint alphabet art also supports fine motor skills, creativity, and letter recognition—all with just some paint, paper, and a bit of imagination.

Two red-painted hands are shown above a craft project titled “O is for Octopus Handprint.” Below, the craft features a blue letter O, a cartoon octopus head with googly eyes, and two red handprints as tentacles. The page reads “O is for Octopus” and includes the pun “You octopi my thoughts.”

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Letter O Handprint Craft

This simple and fun craft is a great way to introduce the letter O through painting and creativity.

Kids love covering their hands in paint—and honestly, I enjoy it just as much! It’s a playful way to combine early learning with hands-on fun.

Print the letter O octopus template below and enjoy making this colorful alphabet craft together.

Supplies needed

cardstock
washable paints
paintbrush
kids glue
googly eyes (Optional)
Wipes!! It helps to have these handy so you don’t make a complete mess of your table!

How to Make Your Octopus Craft

Print the octopus page—it’s a full sheet and best printed on cardstock for durability.

Let your child pick the paint color for their octopus arms. We went with red, but any color works!

Use a brush to lightly coat their hand with paint.

Place each hand at the bottom corners of the page, palms just below the octopus’s face, fingers and thumbs spread out like tentacles.

Press gently and evenly, then lift their hand carefully to avoid smudging.

Once dry, they can color in the octopus face and the letter O.

Fun Letter O Activities for Preschoolers

If your child enjoyed the O is for octopus handprint craft, here are a few more creative ways to explore the letter O and ocean life. These are perfect additions to your letter of the week activities for preschoolers:

Letter O coloring page – A simple way to practice letter recognition and pencil grip.
Owl handprint art – Another letter O craft that keeps the alphabet theme going.
Octopus’s Garden – This Beatles-inspired picture book is a fun follow-up to the craft.
How to Hide An Octopus – A beautifully illustrated nonfiction book on sea camouflage.
Inky the Octopus – A true story about a curious octopus escaping from an aquarium.
National Geographic Octopus Facts – Preschool-friendly animal facts and photos.
Play-Dough Cranky the Octopus – Shape play dough into an octopus and add letter O accessories.
Printable Letter O Worksheets – Great for reinforcing the sound and shape of the letter O.

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Last Updated on 25 April 2025 by Clare Brown