Grandpa Home Run Baseball Handprint Keepsake for Grandparents Day

Turn a little handprint into a memorable baseball-themed gift for Grandpa. This Grandparents Day printable features a baseball glove and the message “Grandpa, I Hit a Home Run Scoring You as Mine,” with space for children ages 3–7 to add their own painted handprint.

The finished craft becomes a personal Grandparents Day keepsake that works well for home, preschool, kindergarten, or daycare.

Is this baseball handprint craft easy for young children?

Yes. The baseball glove and message are already part of the printable, so children can focus on adding the special part—their handprint.

• Ages: 3–7

• Difficulty: Easy

• Adult involvement: Guided

• Typical craft time: About 10–15 minutes

• Best for: Home or classroom

What is included with the printable download?

You’ll receive two JPG files in 8.5”x11” (US Letter) and A4 sizes.

This is an Instant Download printable. Choose the size that works with your paper and printer, print the design, and prepare your handprint supplies.

What supplies do I need for the handprint?

You only need a few simple materials:

• Printed baseball glove design

• Washable, child-safe paint

• Paintbrush or sponge

• Paper towels or wipes

Heavier printer-compatible paper can be a good choice when you want the finished craft to feel more like a keepsake.

How do you make the Grandpa baseball handprint craft?

Print the design at 100% or actual size. Apply a thin, even coat of washable paint across the child’s palm and fingers.

Guide the child’s hand onto the open area inside the baseball glove and press gently. Lift the hand straight up rather than sliding it across the page, then leave the print to dry completely.

For a clearer handprint, avoid using too much paint. A thin coat usually helps the palm and individual fingers show more clearly.

Should I choose this craft for home or a classroom?

Both work well. At home, it can become a personal handmade gift from a child to Grandpa. In preschool or kindergarten, teachers can use it as a guided Grandparents Day keepsake activity.

Choose this craft if you need:

• A Grandparents Day gift for Grandpa

• A baseball or sports-themed keepsake

• An easy handprint activity for ages 3–7

• A simple printable for home or classroom use

What skills does this handprint activity encourage?

• Following directions

• Creative expression

• Sensory exploration

• Hand-eye coordination

The activity also gives young children a simple way to participate directly in creating a gift for someone special.

When should I use this Grandparents Day printable?

Use it for a Grandparents Day classroom activity, family-themed lesson, preschool craft session, or handmade gift at home.

For more activities around the same occasion, pair it with other Grandparents Day printables, Grandpa handprint keepsakes, Grandma crafts, or sports-themed crafts for kids in your collection.

This Instant Download is a printable baseball handprint keepsake for children ages 3–7 to make for Grandpa. Children place their painted handprint inside the baseball glove design to create a personalized Grandparents Day gift.

Short FAQ

What sizes are included?
You’ll receive two JPG files in 8.5”x11” (US Letter) and A4 sizes.

Is this a physical craft kit?
No. This product is an Instant Download printable. Craft materials are not included.

What ages is the activity suitable for?
The craft is suitable for ages 3–7 and works especially well for preschool and kindergarten children.

How long does the craft take?
Allow about 10–15 minutes for the activity, plus time for the paint to dry.

Where should the handprint go?
The child’s painted handprint is placed in the open area inside the illustrated baseball glove.

What paint works best?
Use washable, child-safe paint suitable for handprint activities.