How to Make an Adorable Handprint Lion Craft With Kids

This colorful craft is a wonderful way to combine creativity with fine motor skills. Using simple materials, children can create an adorable lion they'll be proud to display on the refrigerator, a bedroom wall, or anywhere they like.

What You'll Need

• Yellow or orange cardstock
• Colored paper in shades of yellow, orange, and brown
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Glue
• Black marker
• Googly eyes (optional)

Step 1: Make the Lion's Face

Draw a large circle on the yellow cardstock and cut it out.

This will become the lion's face.

Step 2: Create the Mane

Have the children place their hand on the colored paper and trace around it several times.

Cut out the handprint shapes.

For a full, colorful mane, make about 15 to 20 handprints using different shades of yellow, orange, and brown.

Step 3: Build the Mane

Glue the handprints around the edge of the circle to create the lion's mane.

For extra dimension, overlap the handprints or arrange them in multiple layers.

Step 4: Add the Face

Draw the lion's eyes, nose, mouth, and whiskers with a black marker.

For a fun finishing touch, use googly eyes instead of drawing them if you have them on hand.

Step 5: Personalize Your Lion

Decorate the mane with stickers, glitter, or colorful designs.

Older children can write their name on the craft or draw a jungle background to complete the scene.