Letter Z Handprint Art | Z is for Zebra

Z is for zebra handprint art is not just a fun and engaging craft activity for kids, but it’s also an educational journey into the world of alphabets, specifically focusing on the letter ‘Z’.

This handprint alphabet art project combines creativity with learning, making it an ideal activity for parents and teachers seeking to introduce young learners to letter recognition and phonetics in a hands-on manner.

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By turning their handprints into the body of a zebra, children get to explore their artistic side while solidifying their understanding of the alphabet in a memorable way.

Handprint zebra art

This is such an easy and fun handprint craft and a great way to learn the letter Z.

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.

Print out the Z is for zebra handprint craft below and have fun.

This free printable letter z 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!

You can also enjoy our free zoo scavenger hunt printable!

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 to use black for our zebra.

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 pointing downwards with the side of their palm next to the body of the zebra. 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 Z and the zebra. For even more fun with z you can download our free letter z coloring page.

The most important thing though is just to have fun with this handprint art!

Get the free z is for zebra handprint printable here!

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.

Ready to grab your free printable? Just pop your name and email into the form below, and it’s all yours!

Last Updated on 8 April 2025 by Clare Brown