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Easy Grinch Handprint Craft for Toddlers

ByKate Tekurio

Turn your toddler’s green hand into a mischievous little Grinch! This easy, low-mess handprint craft is perfect for preschool activities, holiday parties, or as a keepsake that grandparents will adore.

All you need is paper, glue, scissors, and a marker, and in minutes, you’ll have the funniest, slightly grumpy Grinch face ever.

It’s simple, festive, and full of heart, the kind of holiday magic that makes memories stick.

Tall Image of Grinch Handprint Craft

Why This Craft Is Great for Toddlers

  • Cutting, gluing, and drawing build hand strength and coordination, perfect for preschool skills.
  • Kids build creativity, add their own details, and practice storytelling as they explain their Grinch’s grumpy (or silly) face.
  • Simple supplies can make for a quick setup and minimize cleanup, helping keep things stress-free for parents and teachers.
  • Handprint Grinches can become adorable keepsakes, holiday cards, ornaments, or gifts for family.
  • The activity works well for groups, playdates, or holiday parties, letting older kids help little ones assemble.

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Grinch Handprint Craft for Toddlers | Easy, Mess-Free Holiday Activity

Supplies Needed

What you’ll need for this Grinch Handprint Craft:

  • Green construction paper (for the handprint)
  • Red construction paper (for the hat)
  • Small white paper or cotton for the hat trim and pom (or white construction paper)
  • Black marker (for the smile and nose outline)
  • Scissors (child-safe for little helpers)
  • Glue stick or white school glue (for attaching hat, eyes, and trim)
  • Googly eyes or white paper for eyes

How to Make the Grinch Handprint Craft

Grinch Handprint Craft For Toddlers
  1. Step One: Place your child’s hand gently on the green construction paper and trace around it, or press the hand onto green paper and cut the shape out if using a painted print. Carefully cut out the handprint.
Grinch Handprint Craft for Kids
  1. Step Two: Use the black marker to sketch the Grinch’s mischievous smile and little pointy nose. Keep lines soft and exaggerated, the funnier, the better.
Grinch Handprint Craft: Grinch red Hat
  1. Step Three: Cut out the hat and glue it to the top of the handprint. Add the white trim and pom beneath and at the hat tip, this finishes that classic Grinch look.
Grinch Handprint Craft For preschool
  1. Step Four: Glue on googly eyes or cut small yellow circles for the eyes and draw pupils. Tilt them slightly for that classic Grinch side-eye.
Grinch Handprint Craft
  1. Step Five: Write the date on the back to make it a keepsake, or punch a hole and string it as an ornament.
Grinch Handprint Craft

FAQs for Grinch Handprint Craft

Is this Grinch activity safe for toddlers?

Yes, use child-safe scissors and non-toxic glue. Supervise little ones when cutting and drawing; for younger toddlers, prepare the handprint cutouts ahead of time.

Can I turn this into a sensory activity?

Absolutely. Add textured paper for the hat trim, or let kids stick soft cotton for the pom. Pair it with a sensory bin filled with red and green items for extra tactile play.

What age is best for this craft?

This is great for toddlers through preschoolers; with minor adaptations, even older kids enjoy making playful variations or group displays.

Final Thoughts

This Grinch Handprint Craft is simple, low-mess, and full of holiday fun, perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and little ones’ Christmas keepsakes.

Use it for playdates, classroom crafts, or homemade gifts, and watch your child’s creativity and fine motor skills shine.

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