I Caught the Best Pop-Pop Baseball Handprint Keepsake for Grandparents Day

Turn a child’s handprint into a special baseball keepsake for Pop-Pop. This Grandparents Day printable features a baseball glove, the message “I Caught the Best Pop-Pop,” and space for children ages 3–7 to add their own painted handprint.

The result is a personal Grandparents Day gift that combines a fun baseball theme with something uniquely made by the child. It’s classroom-friendly and easy to use at home, preschool, kindergarten, or daycare.

Is this Pop-Pop handprint craft easy for preschoolers?

Yes. The baseball design is already on the printable, so children only need help adding their painted handprint.

• Ages: 3–7

• Difficulty: Easy

• Adult involvement: Guided

• Typical time: About 10–15 minutes

• Best for: Home and classroom use

What comes with this Grandparents Day printable?

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

This is an Instant Download printable. Select the size that works for your paper and printer, print the design, and prepare the paint for the handprint activity.

What materials do you need for the baseball handprint?

You only need a few basic supplies:

• Printed Pop-Pop baseball craft

• Washable, child-safe paint

• Paintbrush or sponge

• Paper towels or wipes

If you want a sturdier finished keepsake, use heavier printer-compatible paper if available.

How do you make the Pop-Pop baseball handprint craft?

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

Guide the child’s hand into the open area inside the baseball glove. Press gently, then lift the hand straight upward instead of sliding it across the paper.

Allow the handprint to dry completely before displaying the craft or giving it to Pop-Pop.

How can you get a clearer handprint?

A little preparation can make handprint crafts easier with young children:

• Use a thin, even layer of paint

• Cover the palm and fingers completely

• Press the hand down gently

• Lift straight up to reduce smearing

Keep wipes or paper towels nearby so hands can be cleaned immediately after printing.

Should I choose this craft for home or a classroom?

This printable works for both. Parents can use it for an easy handmade-style gift, while teachers can prepare it as a Grandparents Day handprint station.

Choose this craft if you need:

• A Grandparents Day gift for Pop-Pop

• A baseball-themed keepsake

• An activity for a baseball-loving grandparent

• A simple handprint project for ages 3–7

What skills can kids practice with this activity?

• Following directions

• Hand-eye coordination

• Creative expression

• Sensory exploration

The activity keeps the child involved in creating the finished gift while the ready-to-print design makes preparation simple for adults.

What other Grandparents Day crafts pair well with it?

This Pop-Pop design fits naturally into a larger Grandparents Day craft collection.

Pair it with other Grandparents Day handprint crafts, Grandpa keepsakes, Grandma printables, or sports-themed crafts for kids. The baseball theme also pairs especially well with other Grandpa and Pop-Pop sports gifts.

This Instant Download is a printable baseball handprint craft for children ages 3–7. Kids place their painted handprint inside the baseball glove to create a personalized Grandparents Day keepsake for Pop-Pop.

Short FAQ

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

Is this a physical product?
No. This is an Instant Download printable.

What ages is this craft suitable for?
It is suitable for ages 3–7 and works especially well with preschool and kindergarten children.

How long does the craft take?
Plan for about 10–15 minutes for the activity, plus drying time.

Where does the child’s handprint go?
The painted handprint is added inside the illustrated baseball glove.

What kind of paint should I use?
Use washable, child-safe paint appropriate for handprint crafts.