Puppets are a lot of fun in the classroom or at home for storytime or just creative play with little kids.
This Easter bunny puppet from Red Ted Art is super cute and simple to put together. The only sort … Read More...
Celebrate Paper Bag Day by Making Puppets
Did you know that July 12 is Paper Bag Day? I didn’t either, but it’s the perfect day to celebrate by making paper bag crafts.
I Heart Craft Things Has a great collection of paper bag puppet ideas that are … Read More...
How To Make A Felt Rabbit Puppet
You will find step-by-step instructions from a site titled Wall Crafts. The site is in Portuguese so if you have any problem translating it and you should not with Google translator let me know. There is an excellent pattern for … Read More...
How to Build a Simple Shadow Puppet Theater
Next time you are looking for a simple way to entertain the kids, try this fun puppet activity shared by Valerie, from Inner Child Fun. Follow Valerie’s suggestions and you can create your own simple shadow puppet theater using a … Read More...
Textured Groundhog Puppet
This paper lunch bag puppet may not look like much, but, trust me, your kids won’t agree with you. The point of this project is not to make the cutest groundhog puppet, that point of this project is to use … Read More...
Olaf Frozen Finger Puppet Pattern Valentine
Olaf is the man of all seasons from Christmas now into Valentine’s Day and I and sure when St Patrick’s Day is near you can adorn him with a green tam. Amy is the author of The Idea Room. A … Read More...
Thomas and Friends Finger Puppets
Making these puppets is a great project for children and adults to do together. Adults will probably want to cut out all of the pieces and gather together all of the supplies. You might even want to do this ahead … Read More...
FREE: Ghost Hand Puppet Template
Victoria of “Little Black Duck” has the sweetest little “Ghost Hand Puppet” for you to make. This is a super quick and simple tutorial for a ghost hand puppet. Perfect for the Halloween season! She also has a pattern template … Read More...
Peek-a-Boo Squirrel Puppet
This adorable squirrel puppet is a great craft and teaching tool when learning about squirrels in the fall. Amy, from One Artsy Mama, explains how to create an adorable puppet out of felt and faux fur and a pretend tree … Read More...
How to Make a Marionette
I love projects that look complicated but are actually easy to make, like this adorable, goofy bird marionette. The body and head are simple styrofoam balls that are decorated with feathers and a piece cut from a feather boa. The … Read More...
Five Little Monkeys Finger Puppets
If you have your own little monkeys, they will certainly enjoy making and playing with these cute monkey finger puppets that can be used when they sing the popular kid’s song “Five little monkeys jumping on the bed.
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Wiggly Worm Marionette
What can you make from a collection of styrofoam balls? This adorable marionette!
Not only will kids have a lot of fun making one of these inch worm puppets, they will enjoy playing with it. Encourage them to put on … Read More...
Puppet Making Kit
While you might think that this homemade puppet making kit would be great to share around the holidays, but I am sharing it now because I think it can be a wonderful thing to surprise kids with when the summer … Read More...
Build a Simple Shadow Puppet Theater
The next time the kids start saying they are bored, why not show them how to make a simple shadow puppet theater. All you need is a box you can cut the bottom out of, some packing tape, and … Read More...
How To: Bunny Hand Puppet
Cintia of “My Poppet” always has the best tutorials for us and today is no exception. She has this darling “Bunny Hand Puppet” that she up cycled from a sweater. She has a complete tutorial with pictures for us to … Read More...
Foam Cup Fozzie Bear
I love the Muppets and Fozzie Bear is definately at near the top of favorite characters. It was wonderful timing running across this Fozzie Bear inspired craft now because I am hoping to go see the new Muppet movie tonight! … Read More...
Textured Groundhog Puppet
This project doesn’t have to made exclusively for Groundhog’s day because this puppet will brighten any day. Older kids can do it all by themselves and younger kids can do it with just a little help. This is a wonderful … Read More...
DIY Craft Felt Monster Puppet with FREE Pattern
Welcome back Shalana and I see you have a darling tutorial for a “Valentine puppet” along with a pattern. I think Shalana was the first felted soap maker J Check out “The Funky Felter” ETSY shop and pick up one … Read More...
Reindeer Puppet Craft: Simple Wet Felting (KID Friendly)
Sarah is a wife and the mom of three children and hosts “How Wee Learn”. She is a teacher passionate about making everyday activities meaningful and educational. Everyday learning activities are everywhere! With simple, easy extensions you can bring learning … Read More...
How To: Easter Bunny Hand Puppet
Here is another great technique to recycle an old wool sweater; make an “Easter Bunny Puppet” with Cintia of “My Poppet”. Cintia says “it requires minimal sewing skills, and if you don’t have a sewing machine, it is a small … Read More...