The Mom I Want to Be

 

Construction Paper in white and one other color of your choice.

Pencil or Pen

Scissors

Washable Tempera Paint

Stapler or glue ( I used a stapler!)

Hole Punch

Ribbon (for hanging)

 

Trace the bird’s body pattern onto colored construction paper. Cut it out with the scissors. Using the paint brush, paint the child’s hand and have them make a handprint on the white paper. When they’re hand is on the paper, press down on each finger to make sure the handprint is even. Left straight up off the paper. Cut out handprints. Make sure you leave a little extra paper at the base of the palm when cutting.  Make a “sandwich” with the handprints and bird body, matching the handprints evenly, and making sure the printed side is FACING IN. Staple the hands to the body where the little excess part is at the base. One staple worked for the whole thing. Bend the handprint “wings” over, pressing the crease down. Doing it this way, makes the wings able to move and “fly”.  Punch a hole at the top of the body and tie a ribbon through so you can hang it anywhere you please!