We have partnered together withBaby Einsteintoday to share this funhandprint and footprint baby art projectwith you.
I was compensated for this post and all opinions expressed are my own.
Our handprint and footprint baby art project was inspired by Baby Einsteins 5-in-1 Journey of Discovery GymTM.
It is packed with discovery-inspired fun and features that will grow with your child as they continue to grow.
Creating art regularly with babies and toddlers is another fun way to encourage learning and creativity as children grow.
This ocean art project we are sharing today infuses several different sensory and texture experiences for babies.
First with feeling paint on their hands and feet and then discovering their handprint and footprint on paper.
Next with exploring the sound of crinkling up tissue paper to make ocean plants.
Paint the inside of your babys hand.
Press it down on the white cardstock to print the handprint.
Grab a wipe and quickly wipe the paint off your babys hand.
Paint your babys hand two more times with different colors and print the handprints on the white cardstock.
Wipe your babys hand clean after each print.
Choose which handprint you would like to be your octopus.
Print this onto the existing handprint so your octopus has 8 legs.
To make a whale, paint one of your babys footprints with light blue paint.
Print it onto your white cardstock.
Use the paintbrush to paint tail fins at the bottom of the footprint.
Glue this piece onto your light blue cardstock.
Cut out a few strips of green tissue paper.
Cut out your handprints and footprint and glue them onto your blue cardstock.
confirm to glue the whale towards the top of the ocean.
You will also find engaging videos for your little ones to watch.
Looking for more simple baby and toddler arts and crafts?
Using cupcake liners for crafting is great for babies and toddlers.
Try using them to make this funice cream cone craft.
You might also love this simplepaper plate sun craft.
