Thumbprint tree
The world has about 3 trillion trees and more than 60,000 different species.
However, trees are very specific to their environments. More than half of the tree species in the world only grow in a certain country.
Trees are positives for the environment for so many reasons, from absorbing excess carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen to providing habitat and food sources for wildlife.
Let's celebrate trees with a fun and simple thumbprint tree craft.
You'll need:
A printed templateopens IMAGE file
Acrylic paint
Colored pencils or crayons
Click the linkopens IMAGE file or the image to download a free tree template.
Dip your thumb in acrylic paint and press onto the tree branches to create leaves.
Use crayons or colored pencils to shade the tree trunk.
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