Family Handprint Tree

Ages2–7
TimeAbout 30 min
MessBring a towel!

You need

  • Big paper
  • Brown and green paint (or crayons)
  • Wipes

Let's play

  1. Paint or draw a tree trunk with branches.
  2. Each family member makes a handprint leaf.
  3. Write each person’s name by their leaf.
  4. Add pets, grandparents and anyone special!
Grown-up tip: Families far away can mail a traced hand outline to glue on.

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