Mother's Day Gift Idea

 MCP parents---do not continue unless you want to see your Mother's/Father's Day gift!

For several years we have created these 'hand-prints' for our end of the year gift for Mom and Dad.  I love creating art and crafts with the children's hands.  This craft is created with an 8 x 10 piece tagboard, poster board or other sturdy cardboard.  We have used a variety of sizes over the years but I think the 8 x 10 works the best.  You will also need  a teacher (or parent) to  trace and cut the children's hands from black construction paper, white glue and tissue paper.  I always save tissue paper from gift bags and presents to use at school. You will need a wide variety of colors cut into about 1 1/2 squares. There is nothing precise about cutting the tissue paper...just cut into small manageable pieces. 

We do this craft in small groups of 3-5.  Once the children get started it is easy for other children to catch on and follow.  The teacher applies glue all over the tagboard and the student starts adding tissue paper.  We tell the children "no white spots"  to help them cover the entire piece.   

 After the pieces are completed, I cover one of the tables with a cheap one dollar tablecloth so they will not stick and roll them with diluted glue, put the hand on top of the tissue paper and roll over the hand.  They will dry over night.  Finally, trim the edges with a scissors.

Create a beautiful keepsake for yourself or Grandma with your child!