MOTHER’S DAY HANDPRINT POEM
Once it’s May, you know Mother’s Day is soon here. Celebrate that special Mother in your life by making this adorable keepsake. Those little hands won’t stay little forever and she can cherish them along with this cute poem. Only a few materials required & most you should already have.
Materials:
- Handprint Poem Template
- marker (to sign child’s name and year)
- white cardstock
- printer (can print in color or black & white)
- Frame– for size 8 x10 photo
- tempera paint (washable) – your choice of color
- paper plate
- paint brush (optional)
Process:
1.) Print out the template. Have child sign name or you sign their name and year in center heart.
2.) Choose what color paint you want. Make sure it is tempera, so that it will easily wash out of clothes or surfaces.
3.) Review with child that you are placing their hand in paint and have them practice with a clean hand first where you want them to make the handprints.
*Do this activity close to a sink or have lots of wet wipes nearby.
Option #1: Place paint on paper plate and spread out. Then place child’s hand in paint. Lift up to make sure completely covered. If not, place hand back on plate where paint is and press down to cover that area. Then place child’s hand down on template and press down on hand. Slowly lift up and then clean hand immediately. Repeat for second hand.
Option #2: Cover child’s hand in paint (one at a time) with a paintbrush. Then have the child place on template. Clean hand and repeat for second hand.
- Since the paint is out you can always have extra paper and let them finger paint or paint with a brush for more added fun.
4.) Let dry. Once dry place in frame.
Happy Gifting!
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