Your kids are going to love this out of this world Handprint Rocket Craft! Whether your kids love space or you want to introduce them to more space-themed science, this fun and simple craft is sure to be a hit with your family.
Handprint Rocket Craft
My kids love space. Everything about it. I can usually find them somewhere in the house, reading a book about planets or pretending to be astronauts, bouncing like they are in zero gravity.
Because I know they love it, we’ve done a whole bunch of different space crafts in our house. We have space shuttles and papercraft planet cards. We even print space color by number in bulk to always have them around! So I knew that any space-themed craft would be a hit with my kids.
This Handprint Rocket Craft is so simple and easy too, which I definitely appreciate! I love that we can get it done quickly so that my kids can get playing and use their imagination in their new craft.
How to Make a Handprint Rocket Craft
Supplies
- Colored construction papers
- Pencil – to trace the template
- A pair of scissors
- Craft glue
- Sharpies
Printable Template
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Directions
- Trace the rocket patterns onto your colored construction papers and cut them out. You can use the handprint patterns from the provided template or you can trace your own hand.
- Glue the top pattern on the top side of the rocket base handprint.
- Glue the round cutouts on the rocket base.
- Glue the strip cutout near the bottom part of the rocket base.
- Glue the small hand layout on the big hand layout.
- Glue the triangle cutouts on both sides of the rocket base.
- Glue the hand patterns on the bottom side of the rocket pattern.
- Use a sharpie to trace outlines along the rocket base or other parts as you like.
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t be tied to the colors we use! Rockets can be any color. Let your kids be creative!
- You can also be creative with your materials. Use glitter cardstock or foam sheets instead of construction paper. You can add glitter glue or color with markers. Have fun!
- If you have little kids, you might want to help trace and cut the template, so the pieces fit together nicely.
More Ideas…
If you need some other fun rocket themed crafts and activities, be sure to check out our Rocket Activity Book, Paper Rocket Craft and Toilet Paper Rocket Craft. I’m sure you’ll find something your family will love!
Don’t forget to share your finished Handprint Rocket Craft with us on Instagram by tagging us at @frostingandglue. We can’t wait to hear about all the fun you have with your kids!
Handprint Rocket Craft
Your kids will love this out-of-this-world Handprint Rocket Craft! Have so much fun gathered around, learning about space and rockets, and crafting together.
Materials
- Colored construction papers
- Pencil – to trace the template
- A pair of scissors
- Craft glue
- Sharpies
Instructions
Trace the rocket patterns onto your colored construction papers and cut them out. You can use the handprint patterns from the provided template or you can trace your own hand.
Glue the top pattern on the top side of the rocket base handprint.
Glue the round cutouts on the rocket base.
Glue the strip cutout near the bottom part of the rocket base.
Glue the small hand layout on the big hand layout.
Glue the triangle cutouts on both sides of the rocket base.
Glue the hand patterns on the bottom side of the rocket pattern.
Use a sharpie to trace outlines along the rocket base or other parts as you like.
How Do I Print A PDF?
You’ll need a program that supports PDFs. Adobe Acrobat is a great option. Open the program, click file then print. Select your printer and the number of copies you want to print. Be sure you click double-sided if you want it to print on both sides.
Can I Resell These?
You may not resell any printable or template that you find on our website or received in your email. You may use them for class parties, at church, at home, or in the classroom. You may get these printed at an office supply store or copy center at your own expense.
