The Little Guys is a beautiful story about coming together as a community. The Little Guys may be little, but there’s strength in numbers. As they head to breakfast, they conquer deep waters, obstacles, and tall trees. The Little Guys handprint craft perfectly depicts one of the little guys. Made with only paint, construction paper, and a marker, kids can create their own Little Guy to go with the book!
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This handprint craft probably won’t make any sense to you without the book. Make sure to read it first, then create your own Little Guy!
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How To Make The Little Guys Handprint Craft
After reading The Little Guys by Vera Brosgol, talk about the tiny characters and how they work together. Then create your own little guy using a handprint!
1. Paint the Hand: Paint the child’s hand with yellow paint, leaving the thumb unpainted.
2. Make the Handprint: Press the painted hand firmly onto the paper to create the handprint. Allow the paint to dry.
3. Make the Acorn Cap: Cut an acorn-cap shape from brown construction paper.
4. Add the Pattern: Use a black marker to draw a crisscross pattern on the acorn cap.
5. Make the Nose: Cut a small nose from orange construction paper.
6. Assemble Your Little Guy: Glue the orange nose onto the handprint and the brown acorn cap near the top of the handprint.
7. Add the Details: Use a black marker to draw two arms and two legs.
8. Finish Your Little Guy: Add any other fun details you would like to make your little guy unique!
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Make an adorable Little Guys handprint craft that pairs with the beloved book! This easy activity is perfect for a fun literacy connection.
- Prep Time: 15 + dry time
- Total Time: 15 + dry time
- Category: DIY, Fall, Handprint Craft
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- White or light-colored paper
- Yellow washable paint
- Brown construction paper
- Orange construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Black marker
Instructions
- Paint the Hand: Paint the child’s hand with yellow paint, leaving the thumb unpainted.
- Make the Handprint: Press the painted hand firmly onto the paper to create the handprint. Allow the paint to dry.
- Make the Acorn Cap: Cut an acorn-cap shape from brown construction paper.
- Add the Pattern: Use a black marker to draw a crisscross pattern on the acorn cap.
- Make the Nose: Cut a small nose from orange construction paper.
- Assemble Your Little Guy: Glue the orange nose onto the handprint and the brown acorn cap near the top of the handprint.
- Add the Details: Use a black marker to draw two arms and two legs.
- Finish Your Little Guy: Add any other fun details you would like to make your little guy unique!
