Cardinal Handprint Art

Create this adorable cardinal handprint art with your child. This is perfect to do with your child or in a classroom. Cardinals are very popular and can be seen in many states. Did you know it is the state bird of 7 states? Many people love to spot cardinals as they remind them of loved ones. You can take this activity a step further by reading and learning about cardinals.

Directions:

1. Use red paint to paint your child's hand. Then, create a handprint with the red paint to create the cardinal's body. Have all fingers close together when pressing down.

2. Add a few lines at the bottom of the handprint to create the crest of the cardinal.

3. When paint is dry, have your child cut out the handprint.  Cut around the lines to create a crest.

4. Use a piece of black paper and cut a small square.  Show students how to round the edges of the square. Use a small piece of orange paper to create a beak. These are included in my FREE download on TPT. Look for the link at the end of this post.

5. Glue the orange beak to the black paper.  Add reinforcements to create eyes.

6. Glue the black piece to the red handprint to create the cardinal’s face.

7. Create a tree trunk and branches by tearing brown paper.  Then have students use a glue tick to create tree.

8. Have students glue the cardinal onto the branch of the tree.

9. Use a q tip and white paint to add snow to the picture.

Make this art a learning experience by researching all about cardinals. You can then have your child write down the facts they have learned and write an informational writing piece. These writing sheets along with the templates for the cardinal are available in my TPT store.

All About Cardinals Informational Writing and Art.

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