Handprint birds

Students create bird species from their handprints and identify their natural markings.

Steps

1. Students paint their palm and fingers, pressing a clear handprint onto paper.
2. The thumb forms the bird's head while extended fingers become wings and tail feathers.
3. They draw beaks and legs, coloring the plumage to resemble an authentic native species.
4. They caption the artwork with the bird's common name and one biological fun fact.

Tip: Have a illustrated bird field guide or bird cards available for plumage reference.

Materials needed

• Finger paints (1 set)
• Children's bird field guide (1 copy)