How to Make Paw Prints With Paint for Toddlers

Finger paints give kids a chance to be creative, get messy and learn all at the same time. Teach kids how to identify different paw prints and then have them make a paw print of their own. A child can make a paw print of a bear, dog or cat by using his fist, fingers and some finger paint.

Things You'll Need

• Paper
• Black finger paint

Instructions

1. Wash the child’s hands completely and let dry before painting. Have the child hold his hand in shape of a fist with the palm side up.

2. Cover the palm side of his fist with black finger paint. Press his hand down on the paper creating the pad of a paw print.

3. Dip his fist finger pads in the black paint and press on the paper, making four small pads over each knuckle.

Tips & Warnings

• To prevent smudging, allow the paint to dry completely between each step.

• To prevent spills or smudges, have the child wash paint off of his hands between each step.