10+ Handprint Animal Craft Ideas For Kids

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Not only is this activity great for keeping kids busy during summer breaks or holidays, but it’s also an excellent way for families and teachers alike to bring a little bit of joy into the classroom or home.

With our easy step-by-step instructions, anyone can create these delightful puppets in no time at all – so read on and get ready to brighten up your days with this fantastic crafting project!

With today’s collection post, your kid’s handprints can also be turned into fun puppet animals with cardstock paper, popsicle sticks and a little imagination!

Here, we’ll provide plenty of ideas to help you get started on making these adorable craft puppets with your little crafter, from the comfort of your own home or even in the classroom.

The best part of today’s roundup? I’ve included a free printable for EACH idea, to get you started even faster. All you need to do is print, cut and help your little one adhere their piece to a handprint cutout. That’s it!

Keep reading for some exciting handprint animal puppet craft ideas for kids. I hope you love them ALL! Happy crafting, my friends!

UPDATE FOR 2026 – To reduce storage costs and download fees, we recently made some changes to our website. The password for all our files this year is GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS2026. Our printables are still free to you. Please see our FAQ page for more info on downloading our free files.