Letter C Handprint Art: C Is For Crab (free printable)
Kick off a fun and educational afternoon with the letter c handprint art: c is for crab, perfect for little ones learning their ABCs.
This is a hands-on way to teach the letter C, transforming a standard lesson into an exciting art project.
The activity isn’t just about letters; it’s a chance for kids to get messy with paint, explore textures, and see their own handprints come to life as part of the alphabet.
Ideal for parents and teachers looking for a creative way to reinforce learning, this worksheet ensures that the journey through the alphabet is as enjoyable as it is educational.
Whether at home or in the classroom, the crab alphabet handprint art is a wonderful addition to any learning plan, bringing smiles and a bit of artistic flair to the day’s lessons.
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Crab handprint art
This is such an easy and fun handprint craft and a great way to learn the alphabet.
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 C is for crab handprint template and add it to their bedroom wall.
This free printable letter c 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.
Craft supplies needed
- cardstock
- washable paints
- paintbrush
- kids glue
- googly eyes (Optional)
- Wipes!! It helps to have these handy so you don’t make a complete mess of your table!
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 red for our crab.
Use a small paintbrush to add a thin layer of paint to their hand. Make sure you have the wipes handy!!
Place their hands with their fingers pointing up to the sky, with their palms towards the bottom of the page. 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 C and the crab’s claws.
The most important thing though is just to have fun with this handprint art!
What are the educational benefits?
By adding art when learning the letters of the alphabet you are promoting both auditory learnings with kinesthetic learning.
The student may know the letter C, but adding a handprint to something beginning with the letter will help them retain the information.
Younger children will love our crab activities for preschoolers.
Letter C printables
For even more letter c activities for preschool that I know you are going to love:
- Cat handprint craft
- Parts of a crab worksheet
- Crab life cycle worksheets
- Chicken worksheets for preschoolers
- Parts of a chicken worksheet
- Chicken life cycle coloring page
- Letter C coloring page
Need to print later? Add this to your Pinterest board or share it on Facebook. You’ll have it handy whenever you’re ready to use it!
Download the free letter c handprint printable
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Last Updated on 30 August 2024 by Clare Brown