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Surprise hand doodle

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Fun for: Tabies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, BigKids, Grownups

A fun and spontaneous way to connect by doodling on each other’s hands and surprising one another with creative designs.

Surprise hand doodle

Take a moment to connect with your child, partner, or loved one by surprising them with a creative hand doodle. Use a washable marker or body-safe pen to draw fun shapes, patterns, or silly characters on their hand. The surprise can be something simple like a smiley face, stars, or even a secret message.

It's a playful way to show affection and creativity in a relaxed, easy way. You can also take turns drawing on each other's hands, making it a fun game to see who can create the most...

Safety Notice: This activity involves materials or actions that require adult supervision.

Materials


Prep


  • Ensure that the markers or pens are safe for use on skin and easily washable.

Play


  • Step 1:

    Ask your child or partner to hold out their hand.

  • Step 2:

    Draw something fun, silly, or surprising on their hand with the marker.

  • Step 3:

    Let them enjoy the surprise and perhaps guess what you drew.

  • Step 4:

    Take turns drawing on each other’s hands and enjoy the moments of connection.

Extend


  • Hand Guessing Game: One person draws something on the other’s hand, and they have to guess what it is.

  • Hand Doodle Contest: Set a timer and see who can create the best or funniest doodle in under 1 minute.

  • Hand Doodle Storytime: Create a story or theme with the doodles, adding new elements each time you add to the hand.

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