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All about me handprint poster

A poster with your toddler's handprint, footprint, photo and favorite things, to look back on every year.

All about me handprint poster
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 2 to 3
Time30 minutes plus drying
Cost$2 to $5
Back to schoolBirthdaysGifts

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

Safety

Use paint labeled washable and non-toxic (look for the AP seal), and wipe hands before snack time.

  1. Step 1: Glue the photo
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    Glue the photo

    Let your toddler glue the photo in the middle.

  2. Step 2: Add a handprint
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    Add a handprint

    Paint and press their hand in 1 corner.

  3. Step 3: Add a footprint
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    Add a footprint

    Do the same with a foot in another corner.

  4. Step 4: Ask questions
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    Ask questions

    Ask their favorite color, food and toy. Write what they say.

  5. Step 5: Add the date
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    Add the date

    Write their age and the date at the top.

Edie's tip

Make 1 every year on their birthday. The stack tells a story.

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