T is for Tree Handprint Craft (with FREE Letter T worksheets)

Whether you are looking for a cute t handprint craft for kids to use as a summer craft, an arbor day craft, or learning about the letter t in your letter of the week curriculum – this super cute tree handprint project is sure to be a hit!  This letter t handprint craft is a fun project for toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and first grade students.  And after your child has finished making their t for tree craft, you can sneak in some fun practice tracing upper and lowercase letter t. Simply print pdf file with letter t worksheets and you are ready to make your letter t tree craft.

letter t handprint craft

Looking for a creative and educational activity to keep your little ones engaged this summer or for Arbor Day? Look no further! This adorable tree handprint craft is not only a fun way to celebrate nature, but it also helps reinforce the letter t in your early childhood curriculum. Perfect for toddlers, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and even first graders, this project is easy and enjoyable for kids of all ages.

The process is simple: just have your child make a handprint to represent the trunk and branches of a tree—let their imagination run wild with colors for the leaves! As they create their t for tree craft, they’ll be developing fine motor skills while expressing their creativity.

But the fun doesn’t stop there! Once the craft is complete, you can incorporate some educational value by practicing tracing upper and lowercase letters. With just a quick print of the PDF letter t worksheets, you can sneak in a little learning right after the fun. This way, you’re doing more than just crafting—you’re reinforcing letter recognition and writing skills!

This activity is perfect for parents and educators alike who are looking to blend creativity with education. So grab some paper, paint, or markers, and get started on this delightful tree handprint project. It’s a great way to make lasting memories while teaching your child new skills.

If you are looking for more fun alphabet handprint art free ideas and cute kindergarten crafts, we have lots! Plus grab our letter t coloring pages and free pack of letter t worksheets to extend your learning!

Letter t worksheets

Start by scrolling to the bottom of the post, under the terms of use, and click on the text link that says >> _____ <<. The letter t printable pdf file will open in a new window for you to save the freebie and print the template.

letter t handprint

This T is for Tree alphabet craft uses some paint and simple supplies. It’s always a lot of fun to for the kids to see how their hand print can turn into something else. For this activity, we use brown to make a handprint for tree branches, and then use green to make the tree’s leaves. It’s a simple way to make a cute little tree craft!

Materials:

• Letter “T” is for Tree printable
• Brown paint
• Green paint
• paint brush
• wipes to clean hands

First, print the printable to go along with this craft. We like to use the letter t worksheets free printables to practice the letter on the first page before making our handprint, and we do the letter t tracing worksheet while the tree handprint is drying.

letter t crafts

Start by painting the palm and fingers with brown paint.

letter t art

Now it’s time to make the T is for Tree handprint! Make a handprint near the top center of the page, with fingers pointing upwards. This will be the branches of the tree.

letter t craft

Use a paintbrush and brown paint to paint the tree trunk, from the base of the hand to the bottom of the page.

t is for tree craft

Now it’s time to make the leaves. Dip a finger into green paint and make fingerprints all around the thumb and fingers on the brown handprint.

letter t tree craft

Let dry and then your tree handprint is complete!

letter t arts and crafts

While your tree is drying, complete the second page of the “T” is for Tree worksheet for more letter “T” practice!