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Puppets are a great way to entertain the children if you are a babysitter, mom or dad. Communicating is key in your child’s life and is a part of learning. Why not read them books with sock...
Making rice paddle puppets is a fun craft for kids and adults alike. Performing with puppets is a wonderful way for children to express themselves and these rice paddle puppets can be created with...
Building a children's puppet stage is almost as much fun as putting on the puppet show itself. Next time you have a rainy afternoon, gather a group of children around and work together to create a...
Homemade puppets break the boredom of a rainy day, but can also serve as a creative exercise in dramatic play or a clever retelling of classic stories. Children naturally take to them as a way of...
Brownies are the second level of Girl Scouting, composed of girls in the second and third grade. Troops of Brownie Scouts meet each week with their leaders to do fun activities, as well as...
Paper bag puppets are one of the funnest, easiest and least expensive kids craft ideas. You can make just about anything you can imagine. Kids can make animal puppets, funny people or even robots....
Puppet shows call on a child's creativity and storytelling skills, making these skills fun and educational. A puppet stage provides the puppeteers with a proper arena for performing the puppet...
Craft projects are great for unleashing kids' creativity and complementing other areas of study such as science and social studies. When you introduce a craft in the classroom, discuss the...
Puppets are the perfect craft for kids to make because they require the simplest of materials. Because these materials are commonly found in most homes, there is no need to purchase expensive...
Most children love fantasy play, so puppet-making is a natural craft activity for them, leading to explorations with puppet shows and theater. The key thing to remember in making puppets for...
Puppets are one of those crafting activities that can expand to fit big imaginations. Begin by creating the puppets themselves. A great place to start is the sock drawer. Find all of the lonely...
Children love arts and crafts. To encourage children's learning of Bible principles, Bible-themed arts and crafts are a great asset. Use popular Bible stories and characters to inspire children...
Do you strongly believe in the importance of diversity and multicultural education? At any stage of life, it is important for children to learn about respecting other people and other cultures in...
Marionette puppets are fun to make and to use in puppet shows. Although professional marionette puppets can be costly and complicated to make, children can create their own marionette puppets...
Puppets provide hours of entertainment. Children can make very easy puppets and put on their own shows for their friends and family. They will stretch their creativity by coming up with puppet...
Finger puppets are one of those crafts that never seem to grow old. Kids always love them, and so do parents because they are so easy to make and there is very little mess. Aside from making them,...
Finger puppets are fun to make, as well as being a great way to interact with your children. It's a great craft to include preschoolers in. Animal finger puppets are especially popular. Once...
Puppets, one of the oldest forms of documented entertainment, consist of various figures controlled by a puppeteer. Many types of puppets exist and provide an excellent story-telling accompaniment...
Finger puppets are a lot of fun to make and use. They are a great way to occupy children in a project that encourages creativity, both artistically in creating unique puppets as well as engaging...
Puppets are a source of delight for small children. They tend to bubble over with laughter when you place your arm inside of a puppet and use your hand to make the mouth speak. Pair the moving...
Felt Nativity hand puppets make putting on a Biblical presentation to children effective and creative. You can use nativity hand puppets during Sunday School, for Vacation Bible School, and for...
Inventing their own puppet shows is great entertainment for kids of all ages. And, although hand puppets are readily available at any toy store, it's lots of fun---and much less expensive--to...
Visit a thrift store and art supply store to get the necessary items for making finger puppets. At the thrift store, buy some fun fabrics for making finger puppet clothing, and find an old pair of...
Puppets can be made out of any number of household items. The plastic spoon puppets are easy to make and very easy to use to perform with after they are made. All the performer or player has to do...
Nearly everyone has lost just one sock from a pair of socks. Sock puppets are perfect for recycling those single socks. Put your hand all the way inside a sock. Turn it so that the heel is on the...
Making simple paper or cardboard finger puppets is a fun, creative project for kids. When the puppets are complete, kids can use them to make up a play or reenact a favorite story or song. Finger...
This craft project is a great way to recycle old Christmas cards. Instead of packing away greeting cards that your family receives in boxes and storing them for eternity, use the cards with...
You can make small puppets using printed pictures and popsicle sticks. This is a very simple craft project that children as young as 2 years old can complete with a little help. The puppets can be...
Finger Puppets: Dancer
Your imagination is limitless when you decide to create your own finger puppets. Learn how to complete a dancer finger puppet from our craft expert in this free video.
Finger Puppets: Dancer Head & Body
Use your imagination and create a fun finger puppet. Learn about creating a dancer finger puppet from our craft expert in this free video.
Finger Puppets: Humpty Dumpty
Bring some old childhood stories back to life with finger puppets. Learn about creating a Humpty Dumpty finger puppet from our craft expert in this free video.
Finger Puppets: Bat
Fly through the air like you've always wanted with your very own finger puppets. Learn how to create a bat finger puppet from our craft expert in this free video.
Finger Puppets: Dragon
Finger puppets are fun filled craft that you can create yourself. Learn about finger puppets and dragons from our craft expert in this free video.
Finger Puppets: Dragon Set Up
Dragons come to life when you create your own finger puppets. Learn about the materials you need and how to start creating your dragon from our craft expert in this free video.
Finger Puppets: Big Bad Wolf
Bring some of those great childhood stories back to life by creating finger puppets. Learn how to create the big bad wolf from our craft expert in this free video.
Finger Puppets: Grandma
There isn't a finger puppet you can't make if you use your imagination. Learn some tips for creating a Little Red Riding Hood grandmother finger puppet from our craft expert in this free video.
Finger Puppets: Little Red Riding Hood
Bring a children's story to life by creating your own Little Red Riding Hood finger puppet. Learn some tips for making this finger puppet from our craft expert in this free video.
Finger Puppets: Piggy Tail & Face
Finger puppets make any day a fun and creative day. Learn some tips for creating a face and tail for your piggy finger puppet from our craft expert in this free video.
Finger Puppets: Piggy Body
Create all sorts of animals and bring them to life by making finger puppets. Learn some tips for making the body of your piggy from our craft expert in this free video.
Finger Puppet: Frog
Finger puppets are crafty toys that can supply children with hours of fun. Learn how to make a frog finger puppet from our craft expert in this free video.
Finger Puppets: Horse Patterns & Assembly
Finger puppets can stir the imagination of children while providing fun that the whole family to enjoy. Learn some finger puppet horse patterns and how to assemble them from our craft expert in...
Finger Puppets: Horse Materials
Creating animal finger puppets are a good way for adults to have fun with kids. Learn about the materials necessary to create your own horse finger puppet from our craft expert in this free video.
Finger Puppets: Duck Counting Song
You can teach kids all sorts of things using fun finger puppets. Learn a duck counting song from our craft expert in this free video.
Finger Puppets: Baby Ducks
Need some baby ducks to go along with your finger puppets? Learn some tips for making baby ducks from our craft expert in this free video.
Finger Puppets: Duck Patterns and Beak
Finger puppets can be enjoyed by kids of all ages. Learn some tips for creating duck beaks and patterns from our craft expert in this free video.
Finger Puppets: Duck Materials
Finger puppets are full of fun and imagination that will inspire your family for hours. Learn about the necessary materials to create duck puppets from our craft expert in this free video.
Popsicle Puppets: Fairy Hair & Crown
Popsicle puppets are quick to make and long to last. Learn some tips for creating the hair and crown for your fairy popsicle puppet from our craft expert in this free video.
Popsicle Puppets: Fairy Wings
Give your fairy wings for flying when you create your very own popsicle puppet. Learn tips for making the fairy wings from our craft expert in this free video.
Popsicle Puppets: Fairy Body & Head
Enjoy time filled with fun and crafts by creating your very own fairy popsicle puppet. Learn some tips for making the fairy head and body from our craft expert in this free video.
Popsicle Puppets: Fairy Legs
Creating a fun fairy popsicle puppet will supply hours of fun for you and your family. Learn some tips for making fairy legs from our craft expert in this free video.