Handprint Fox Craft (Free Printable Template)
Create an adorable handprint fox using simple supplies like colored paper, glue, and markers. This cute craft is perfect for kids to practice tracing, cutting, and assembling, making it both fun and educational. Your little ones will love watching their handprint transform into a cute little fox, complete with a bushy tail!
This handprint fox craft is a wonderful way for kids to get creative while also working on their fine motor skills. It’s an great fall craft project for kids, for animal studies, or just a fun afternoon of crafting.
Plus, the handprint base makes it a personalized keepsake you’ll cherish for years to come. It’s great for younger children as it involves tracing, cutting, and gluing—all key skills for early development.
This handprint fox craft pairs perfectly with other fun handprint projects like our Handprint Cactus Craft for a desert theme or the Handprint Rocket Ship Craft for space lovers. For more creative fun, you might also enjoy making the Butterfly Handprint Craft or the Handprint Bee Craft, both of which are great for exploring nature and insects with kids! These crafts are all easy to customize, making them ideal for a variety of themes and occasions.
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Why You’ll Love This Craft
- Easy to make: Simple steps and minimal supplies make it an easy and enjoyable project for kids of all ages.
- Personalized: Kids get to use their own handprint as part of the craft, making it extra special.
- Great for fall themes: Perfect for autumn, nature, or animal-themed activities.
- Encourages fine motor skills: Tracing and cutting are excellent ways to improve hand-eye coordination.
Materials
Colored craft papers: You’ll need orange and white for the fox, but feel free to use other colors if you like.
Pencil: For tracing your handprint and template pieces.
A pair of scissors: Kid-safe scissors are best for little hands, but make sure they are sharp enough to cut cleanly.
Craft glue: Use a glue stick or liquid glue—just make sure it’s child-friendly.
Sharpies: Black for the eyes, nose, and legs, and pink for the blush. You can also use googly eyes for an extra touch.
Our Printable fox template: Grab at the bottom of this post.
The Printable
Grab the our free printable template for the fox instead of drawing your own. Simply download our handprint fox template and print it out on colored paper. This makes the process even easier and guarantees perfect proportions every time.
You even use the template to come up with your own handprint fox craft idea.
Instructions
Trace and cut: Start by tracing your child’s hand on orange craft paper. This will form the body of the fox. Next, use white craft paper for the inner ear parts, lower face, and tip of the tail. Cut out all your traced pieces. Use all white if you want to make an arctic fox craft.
Create the fox’s head: Glue the inner ear parts onto the ears of the head cutout. Then, glue the white lower face part to the bottom of the fox’s head.
Draw the face: Use a black sharpie to draw the eyes, nose, and mouth. If you prefer, you can attach googly eyes instead. Use a pink sharpie to add a cute blush on both cheeks.
Attach the tail: Glue the white tip of the tail onto the thumb section of the handprint (this will be the fox’s tail).
Detail the legs: With a brown marker, color in the tips of each finger to represent the fox’s feet.
Assemble the fox: Finally, glue the head onto the palm section of the handprint body, slightly overlapping the head with the palm. Let everything dry before displaying your adorable handprint fox!
Top Tips
- Pre-cut pieces for younger kids: For little ones who aren’t ready to handle scissors, pre-cut the pieces and let them focus on assembling.
- Use googly eyes: If drawing eyes is too tricky, googly eyes are an easy and fun alternative.
- Personalize with color: Encourage your child to pick different colors for their fox to make it unique.
- Add textures: You can use felt or foam paper for the ears or tail tip to add texture.
Educational Uses
- Animal studies: Use this craft to introduce kids to forest animals, especially foxes.
- Fine motor skills: Tracing, cutting, and assembling are excellent for developing fine motor skills in young children.
- Creative expression: Let kids use different colors or even add accessories to the fox for added creativity.
- Counting practice: Count out loud as you attach each piece, from the fingers (legs) to the tail.
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This handprint fox craft is not only a fun activity but also a creative way for kids to learn while crafting. It’s an easy project that’s great for lots of different themes, from fall to animal studies. Whether you hang it up or add it to a scrapbook, it’s sure to be a treasured little creation!
This fox craft is a great addition to any fox-themed activities. For even more fun, check out our Fox Mask Templates, perfect for pretend play, or try making our Toilet Paper Roll Fox Craft for an eco-friendly project.
If you’re looking for something special for the holidays, the Felt Fox Ornament makes a cute and cozy addition to your Christmas tree! These fox crafts are sure to spark creativity and provide hours of fun.
