Mo Willems Inspired Pigeon Handprint Craft
June 13, 2026
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This Pigeon handprint craft is inspired by one of our favorite Mo Willems characters – Pigeon! From Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus to The Pigeon Finds A Hotdog, Mo Willems has created a character that captured the hearts of kids and adults all over the world. This Pigeon handprint craft is the perfect activity if you’re looking for a Mo Willems craft, pigeon craft, Mo Willems activities for preschool, a Mo Willems pigeon craft, or a back to school craft.
This Mo Willems craft pairs perfectly with The Pigeon HAS To Go To School, but you can do it with any of the books!
What You’ll Need For This Pigeon Handprint Craft
How To Make A Pigeon Handprint Craft
Paint the child’s hand light blue.
Turn the hand sideways and stamp it onto a piece of paper. The palm will make the pigeon’s body, the fingers will become the tail feathers, and the thumb will form the neck.
Paint a round blue head at the end of the thumb.
Let the paint dry.
Add white details by painting a small eye and a white stripe around the neck.
Use a marker to add the finishing details: Draw the legs and feet, outline the white neck stripe, and add the pupil to the eye.
Variations For This Mo Willems Pigeon Craft
Puppet variation: After the handprint pigeon dries, cut it out and glue it to a popsicle stick to create a pigeon puppet kids can use for pretend play, retelling the story, or acting out their own “Don’t Let the Pigeon” adventures
Driving the bus: Add a steering wheel in front of the pigeon for the “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” version
Stay up late: Add a moon and stars background and a little bed for the “Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late” version
Googly eye pigeon: Glue on a googly eye for an extra silly, expressive touch
Speech bubble pigeon: Add a small speech bubble cut from paper where kids can write or dictate what their pigeon wants
Pigeon family: Make multiple handprints in different sizes using everyone’s hands to create a pigeon family
Back To School Crafts
A-Z Alphabet Crafts – These alphabet crafts are a great resource for your letter of the week activities! It includes 26 construction paper crafts that kids will love.
Backpack Craft– Use the free template to create an adorable backpack that’s the perfect back to school craft! Kids can personalize it and make it their own. It’s a great craft to get ready for the back-to-school season!
Mo Willems Inspired Pigeon Handprint Craft
This Mo Willems inspired pigeon handprint craft is a fun and easy activity for kids! Perfect for pairing with Pigeon books and classroom read alouds.
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10 + dry time
- Category: Crafts, DIY, Handprint Craft
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
● Light blue paint
● White paint
● Paintbrush
● Yellow construction paper
● Orange and black marker
Instructions
1. Paint the child’s hand light blue.
2. Turn the hand sideways and stamp it onto a piece of paper. The palm will make the pigeon’s body, the fingers will become the tail feathers, and the thumb will form the neck.
3. Let the paint dry.
4. Paint a round blue head at the end of the thumb.
5. Add white details by painting a small eye and a white stripe around the neck.
6. Draw a small orange triangle beak.
7. Use a marker to add the finishing details: Draw the legs and feet, outline the white neck stripe, and add the pupil to the eye.
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