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    Free Printable Teacher Appreciation Handprint Art Printables

    Published: Apr 20, 2025 ยท Modified: Apr 21, 2026

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    These free Teacher Appreciation Week handprint art printables are a fun activity for little learners. Pick from three different cute teacher appreciation handprint crafts - free!

    Three colorful printable cards featuring handprint crafts designed for teacher appreciation, including themes of flowers and bees, with accompanying messages of gratitude.

    This post may include affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

    For more Teacher Appreciation themed printables, be sure to check out these additional posts:

    • All About my Teacher worksheet
    • Teacher Appreciation coloring pages
    • Teacher appreciation collaborative poster

    These handprint crafts are a great activity to go along with reading a popular book like Thank You, Teacher. Make them in the classroom or make one at home to send as a handmade teacher appreciation gift!

    Thank You, Teacher from The Very Hungry Caterpillar
    Thank You, Teacher from The Very Hungry Caterpillar
    • Hardcover Book
    • Carle, Eric (Author)
    • English (Publication Language)
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    Materials needed for Teacher Appreciation handprint crafts

    Handprint crafts can get messy, but you don't need many materials:

    • Your free printables (download is lower in the post - look for the row of purple arrows)
    • Cardstock or paper to print on
    • Non-toxic paint and a paint brush. We use this paint for our crafts.
    • Masking tape, optional.
    • Art smock, apron, or an old shirt to protect your child's clothing (optional but highly recommended)
    Neenah Bright White Bright White Card Stock, 96 Bright, 65 lb Cover Weight,...
    Crayola Washable Kids Paint, 6 Count, Kids At Home Activities, Painting...
    alpree Kids Art Smock Waterproof and Paint Repellent Long Sleeve Painting...
    Neenah Bright White Bright White Card Stock, 96 Bright, 65 lb Cover Weight,...
    Crayola Washable Kids Paint, 6 Count, Kids At Home Activities, Painting...
    alpree Kids Art Smock Waterproof and Paint Repellent Long Sleeve Painting...
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    Neenah Bright White Bright White Card Stock, 96 Bright, 65 lb Cover Weight,...
    Neenah Bright White Bright White Card Stock, 96 Bright, 65 lb Cover Weight,...
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    Crayola Washable Kids Paint, 6 Count, Kids At Home Activities, Painting...
    Crayola Washable Kids Paint, 6 Count, Kids At Home Activities, Painting...
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    alpree Kids Art Smock Waterproof and Paint Repellent Long Sleeve Painting...
    alpree Kids Art Smock Waterproof and Paint Repellent Long Sleeve Painting...
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    A framed craft featuring a handprint shaped like a blue bee alongside cheerful flowers, with the text "Thank You for BEE-ing a great teacher," set against a pink backdrop and accompanied by a watering can filled with flowers.

    How to make handprint art

    Here's how to use your printable art templates:

    1. Download your printable craft pages. Look for the row of purple arrows pointing the way.

    2. Print the page you want on heavy duty paper or card stock.

    3. Practice with a dry (not painted) hand to see where your child wants to place their hand on the page. Reference images are included in your PDF for inspiration.

    4. Make sure your child is wearing old clothes or a protective apron/smock.

    5. Paint your child's hand with nontoxic paint and have them carefully, firmly, press their hand (or foot) straight down on the page, then lift their hand straight up.

    A child's hand with yellow paint is shown next to a colorful card that says "Thank you!" and features a sun made from a handprint and flowers, representing a teacher appreciation craft.

    6. Once the paint is dry, you can use pens or markers to add embellishments

    7. Clean up. =)

    Teacher Appreciation handprint art printables

    This set of handprint art printables includes three designs. One has a flower, one a sun, and the third a cute bee.

    Here's a look at each page in your PDF:

    A collage of teacher appreciation cards features handprint art, floral designs, and playful graphics, each with messages of thanks for teachers, suitable for kids' crafts during Teacher Appreciation Week.

    Pages with suggested handprint placements are shown below. Your free printable PDF includes blank craft templates as well as the suggested placement images shown.

    These printables are licensed for single classroom and personal use.

    You are not licensed to redistribute the files or printouts to other adults for use with their children/students. Please refer friends and colleagues to this page to get their own copies.

    If you agree to this license, you may click below:

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