49 DIY Puppets Kids Can Make

Published:
August 15, 2019

Annette Breedlove

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My kids love to make puppets. Out of their old socks, paper bags, popsicle sticks, just paper or whatever we have lying around. They can get pretty creative when they want to and enjoy creating them almost as much as playing with them.

Living in such a tight space, we keep very little craft supplies on hand. That means they have to use their creativity and stretch their imaginations as they create, which of course I love. And when they are done creating puppets, the puppet shows go on for hours! 

49 DIY Puppets Kids Can Make text with image of a little girl playing with finger puppets

They learn to role play and create dialogue with conflicts and resolutions. They create an entire imaginary land with characters who actually have back-stories and a history. I love listening to them play and brainstorm new and different ways to use their imaginations.

You might wonder why you should not only let, but encourage your children to play with puppets. As I mentioned, it promotes creativity and imaginary role play. They can learn to deal with conflicts in a healthy, non-threatening way. As they use their imaginations, it can easily transfer to creative writing and make the transition to writing papers easier and more fun.

Promote creativity and inspire their imaginations with these easy-to-make puppets!

Adorable Envelope Owl Craft Puppets | I Heart Crafty Things

Polar Bear Puppet Craft | Kids Craft Room

Paper Bag Ninja Turtle | Glued to My Crafts

Printable Unicorn Puppet | Easy Peasy and Fun

Paper Plate Frog Puppet | Make Film Play

Easy and Fun Jumping Elf Puppet | Kids Craft Room

Paper Bag Princess Craft for Kids | Crafts on Sea

Emoji Puppet Craft | Making of a Mom

Paper Dragon Puppets | Ruffles & Rain boots

How to Make a Sock Puppet {That Kids Love!} | One Crazy Mom

Paper Dog Hand Puppet | Red Ted Art

Easy Paper Dragon Puppet Craft | Crafts by Ria

Paper Pig Puppet for Kids | Red Ted Art

Super Hero Puppet Craft | Messy Little Monster

Paper Bag Lion Puppet | Arty Crafty Kids

paper bag dog puppet craft for kids

P is for Puppy Puppet | Happy and Blessed Home

Minion Stick Puppets | Living Well Mom

Peacock Puppet Craft | i Heart Crafty Things

Bee Paper Hand Puppet Template | Easy Peasy and Fun

Paper Mouse Finger Puppet | Red Ted Art

Simple Snail Finger Puppet | Creative Little Explorers

Craft Spoon Unicorn Puppet | Glued to my Crafts

Paper Bag Frog Puppet | i Heart Crafty Things

Paper Bag Sea Otter Puppet Craft | Buggy and Buddy

Alligator Paper Bag Puppet Craft | The Inspiration Edit

Baby Groot Finger Puppet Craft | ABCs and Garden Peas

Leprechaun Stick Puppet | i Heart Crafty Things

Butterfly Paper Hand Puppet | Easy Peasy and Fun

Mommy’s Little Monster Handprint Puppets | Glued to my Crafts

Leprechaun Paper Bag Puppet | Glue Sticks & Gumdrops

Shamrock Pal Finger Puppets | i Heart Crafty Things

Printable Farm Animal Finger Puppets | Arty Crafty Kids

FIY Unicorn Valentine Paper Puppet |Artsy Craftsy Mom

Playful Unicorn Puppet | i Heart Crafty Things

Pirate Finger Puppets | Red Ted Art

Pipe Cleaner Finger Puppets | The Soccer Mom Blog

Paper Bag Tiger Puppet | Arty Crafty Kids

Finger Puppets

DIY Finger Puppets | Kitchen Table Classroom

Paper Bag Unicorn Craft | i Heart Crafty Things

Lion and Lamb Paper Plate Puppet Crafts | Sunshine Whispers

Turkey Puppets | Toddler at Play

Dog Marionette Puppet | Easy Peasy and Fun

Craft Stick Llama Puppet | Glued to my Crafts

Mermaid Paper Bag Puppet | Messy Little Monster

Paper Bag Owl Craft Puppet | Artsy Momma

Snowy Owl Paper Bag Puppet | 123 Homeschool 4 Me

Butterfly Paper Hand Puppet | Easy Peasy and Fun

Dr Seuss Inspired Puppets | ABCs of Literacy

DIY Bunny Puppet | Mommy Evolution

 

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49 DIY Puppets Kids Can Make

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