Christmas Craft for Kids – Rudolph Puppets

What is a more perfect Christmas craft for kids than making Rudolph puppets from the nostalgic childhood movie? These 8 popular movie characters can also be used as Christmas tree ornaments, gift tags, decorations and more. Take the time to plan for fun family activities and crafts so you can create meaningful family memories.

You can combine this fun Christmas craft for kids together with watching the show and then playing with the puppets. Even younger children can make this craft with a little help from an adult.

How to make recycled clothespin puppets Are you looking for a fun and sustainable craft activity? Look no further! In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make recycled clothespin puppets that are not only adorable but also eco-friendly. Get ready to unleash your creativity and make your own unique characters!

Cute monster finger puppets perfect for pretend play Let your imagination run wild with these cute monster finger puppets! Whether you’re looking for a fun activity to do with your kids or just want to create something playful and unique, these puppets are perfect for pretend play. Follow our step-by-step guide and get ready to bring your own colorful characters to life!

How to Make Felt Finger Puppets +FREE WOLF pattern If you love working with felt and want to create your own adorable finger puppets, you’re in the right place! In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to make felt finger puppets, including a free wolf pattern that you can download and use. With our detailed instructions, even beginners can make these charming little puppets

Kids Craft ; Pipecleaner Finger Puppets Looking for a simple and affordable craft activity that will keep your kids entertained for hours? Pipecleaner finger puppets are the perfect solution! In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make these fun and easy puppets using just a few basic materials. Get ready to let your creativity run wild and make some cute and colorful characters

Hand Print Easter Chicken Puppets Get ready for some Easter fun with these adorable handprint chicken puppets! With just a few simple materials, you can make your own unique puppets that are perfect for Easter-themed activities or just for imaginative play. Follow our step-by-step guide and let your kids’ creativity soar

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The celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe is important throughout Mexico and other parts of the world. Her feast day is Dec. 12, and the celebrations honoring her appearance to Juan Diego in 1531 begin a few days before that.

Whether you celebrate yourself or just want to share about the celebration at home or in your classroom, Las Mañanitas: The Beautiful Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a good place to start. The book, by Ernesto Joel Vega Rosales and Jeanette Gonzalez Seneviratne, with illustrations by Dana Sanmar, tells the story of a family’s celebration of the feast day in both English and Spanish.

They prepare with a novena, which is nine days of prayers and preparations. The children, Lucia and Pablo, are given special outfits made by their grandmother that look like what Juan Diego might have worn when he saw Our Lady. The book describes the prayers that are made each day, such as a prayer for respect for life, for families and for the indigenous people of the Americas, to name a few.

As told in the book, Juan Diego was a native Mexican born near modern day Mexico City. His given name was Cuaauhtlatoatzin, which means “He who speaks like an eagle.” When he converted to Christianity his name was changed to Juan Diego, and as he walked to church he passed a hill called Tepeyac. One day he heard the birds singing especially beautifully and a voice called him to go to the top of the hill.

There he saw Our Lady of Guadalupe, who asked him to tell the bishop she wanted a chapel built in her name at the foot of the hill. The bishop asked for a sign that Juan Diego really saw her, and later she had him collect flowers that she blessed and take them to the bishop. When Juan Diego dropped the flowers, an image of Our Lady could be seen on his cloak, which is still on display in her basilica to this day.

The feast day is celebrated as mañanitas, which includes singing, indigenous music and dancing, and children presenting flowers to Our Lady. Juan Diego is remembered today as being humble, brave and faithful, and was the first indigenous American made a saint.

The book is colorful and tells the story in a clear way, and it’s fun to have it both in English and Spanish if you teach Spanish or speak Spanish at home or in the classroom. It’s a great way to learn the basics of the celebration and the story of Juan Diego and why he is still remembered today.

About the book: 40 pages, paperback, published 2024 by Loyola Press. Suggested retail price $14.99.

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