Red Ted (4yrs) will be going to “big school” this September… and I thought it would be fun to support him with some Handprint Alphabet crafts. Mainly because both Pip Squeak and Red Ted LOVE printing with their hands.. and apart from a “great start” two years ago with our Handprint Fish, we don’t really do much handprinting. All change now! I think that this is a great activity for those of us that have children at different age groups – older children can help younger ones, or create more complicated paintings. Younger ones can enjoy getting messy! We decided to do a complete A-Z Handprint all in animals (well an alien is a living creature, right?)! Do check it out!
So today we have A.
A for…. ALIEN!!!!!
The kids painted… we got inspired. We added googly eyes and shiny things. We read the book “Aliens Love Underpants“. And Red Ted started practising writing “Aliens”… but then the doorbell rang and his friends arrived for playtime. So we will try writing the word again later!
by Red Ted (4yrs) – it was his idea to add the green tips and use 3 fingers.
by Red Ted (4yrs) – can you see the “A” in the top left hand corner… we will add to it later!
by Pip Squeak (2yrs), she always needed two eyes!
by Pip Squeak (2yrs), who found some shiny things for noses.
So.. do you like our very first Handpring Alphabet? I hope so! I am looking forward to B… what will it be?
B for ……. come back and see!
Check out thee complete Animal Handprint A-Z :
The fairy and the frog says
April 14, 2012 at 2:01 pmthese are sooo cute – I love them. I will def have to give some a try. Pip squeek\’s ones with noses remind me of alien clowns.
Red Ted Art says
April 14, 2012 at 4:08 pmOh yes! Little Alien clowns! I have to say, I rather like Pip Squeak\’s! Funny how they all have their own little way of doing things! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
artsy_momma says
April 15, 2012 at 2:06 amHow cute!!! We are doing the same thing- my little guy is also 4 🙂 I asked my FB readers awhile back about some letters, but am still stumped for V & Y…any thoughts??? LMK if you want to start a collaborative Alphabet board on Pinterest? I know another pinner who may be interested too 🙂
Mia Yearton says
July 27, 2014 at 9:00 amV- Vulture
Y- Yak
artsy_momma says
April 15, 2012 at 2:07 am*handprint alphabet board *
Red Ted Art says
April 15, 2012 at 6:58 amOh! I never thought as far ahead as V and Y… good point!
Will have a think
And yes, let\’s do a board 🙂
lorraine says
April 15, 2012 at 4:49 pmv could be vase, van, volcano, vest,
Y could be yacht, yo-yo, yellow
I did F for firefighters before for my kids and had a piece of string as the hose. if i can find a photo, i ll send it.
love A for Alien.
Red Ted Art says
April 15, 2012 at 6:18 pmOoh Lorraine, great recommendations! 🙂
maria says
April 16, 2012 at 7:14 amwhat a great idea, i love the alien prints:)
Isil says
April 16, 2012 at 2:08 pmThey are super cute! Lovely way to teach the alphabet 🙂
The Activity Mom says
April 17, 2012 at 1:02 pmWhat a great idea for an alphabet series! LOVE it! I’ll be sharing on facebook and twitter as you go.
Cerys @ Rainy Day Mum says
April 18, 2012 at 9:22 amThis is such a cute idea – I wish I could get handprints to work…. they just won’t do them
Red Ted Art says
April 18, 2012 at 9:35 amI found when they were really little, they wouldn’t either, but they got better as they got older? Just keep trying every so often. Or maybe do your handprint, turn it into something (like the Alien) and let them go ooooh in wonder?
Bernadette - Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas says
April 19, 2012 at 1:09 amLOVE these fun aliens! Those wiggly eyes and antenna just have me smiling! I am such a sucker for handprint crafts! 🙂
Pinkoddy says
April 20, 2012 at 2:33 pmThey are great. I need to go back and do A because it’s missing as he already knew it. We just got our school allocations today – hope RedTed has his first choice.
Red Ted Art says
April 20, 2012 at 4:30 pmWe did we did! So we are all happy re schools! Have been working on our “B” today. Hopefully get it finished and posted ASAP!
Andrea @ Running 4 Mamas Comeback says
April 21, 2012 at 12:29 pmI love these! I was just looking for projects to do with my toddler this week!! Thanks!
Deborah J. Stewart says
April 22, 2012 at 1:48 pmI love your B handprint too! I can’t wait to see them all!
Betsy says
June 30, 2012 at 12:54 pmMy class made these yesterday. They turned out so cute! Thanks for the idea!
Red Ted Art says
June 30, 2012 at 1:52 pmAaah how lovely! And so pleased 🙂
Wendi Bunting says
March 11, 2013 at 1:30 pmWe made the whole alphabet for our after school club,( The Orchard). The children and I and my work mate thoroughly enjoyed making them,I posted some of the results on your page.