Badger Finger Puppet Craft
Our badger finger puppet craft is quick to make and fun to play with!
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Puppets
Puppets allow children to develop creativity to two ways, firstly in the making and then in the playing and story telling. We have ideas for making finger puppets, glove puppets and many more puppets with the kids to explore...
We also have a huge collection of wooden spoon crafts - which also make excellent puppets!
Chinese Dragon Puppet
We've used a beautiful gold ribbon to give our Chinese Dragon Puppet a "scaly" effect, along with bright pink, orange and red craft foam. I think you will agree it looks spectacular!
Chinese Lion Puppet
With its concertina body, the kids can make this Chinese lion puppet dance up and down just like it's doing a real Lion Dance.
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Cow Finger Puppet
Our cute little cow finger puppet is a perfect craft for kids who are just learning to sew. It also makes a really nice gift for an older sibling to give to a younger sibling. And of course, once you've made the craft, you can play with it!
Crocodile Puppet
Here's a fearsome crocodile puppet for the kids to make and play with. It looks great but is simple and quick to make.
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Dog Sock Puppet
Making a dog puppet out of a sock is almost traditional - but it never fails to delight! Here are some simple instructions for making your own, and of course the kids will enjoy playing with once they have made it. The sock you choose will make all the difference.
Fox Finger Puppet Craft
Children can whip up this fox finger puppet craft in a flash and be putting on a play before you can say Fantastic Mr Fox! Also useful for a British Wildlife theme.
Frog Finger Puppet Craft
Kids can make this fun finger puppet with some scraps of green foam and our printable template. Cut the shapes out in advance for younger children.
Ghost Glove Puppet
Here is an easy Halloween craft for kids, which all ages will enjoy.
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Groundhog Day Finger Puppet
Isn't this Groundhog cute? Quickly made using our template and craft foam, your kids will be delighted with this little fellow!
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Groundhog Day Pop-up Puppet
Make this Groundhog Day popup puppet and your Groundhog will be popping out of his burrow to check the weather!
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Guest Post - Making Stick Puppets for Storytelling
In this guest post, Shelly brings storytelling to life by making some fun stick puppets with her kids.
Horse Finger Puppet
This lovely horse finger puppet is a good craft for older children as it requires some sewing skills and the parts are reasonably small. The finished puppet is lovely!
Kiwi Finger Puppet
Whip up this cute kiwi finger puppet with your kids for a New Zealand theme or perhaps for Waitangi Day - its quick and easy, especially using our template. No sewing required!
Little Red Riding Hood Wooden Spoon Puppet
Make this Little Red Riding Hood wooden spoon puppet and team it with our wolf wooden spoon puppet - and you are ready to put on a play!
Loo Roll Snake Puppet
Painting, cutting, sticking and threading make this simple loo roll snake puppet craft activity perfect for younger children for Year of the Snake or a snake or reptile theme. Scroll down for instructions.
Pancake Finger Puppets
Here is an original idea for Pancake Day - make some pancake finger puppets with your children! Perhaps the kids could make a few and put on a special Pancake Day puppet show!
Pig Finger Puppet Craft
This felt pig finger puppet is such a lovely little craft for beginning "sewists" and it makes a perfect group craft, especially if you print out our template (which includes simple instructions) for each child.
Rat Craft
This cute rat is a perfect craft for a rat theme, or for those born in (or welcoming in) the Chinese Year of the Rat!
Snake Hand Puppet
Put an old sock to good use with this fun snake hand puppet craft for kids - why not make a whole family of snakes!
Soccer Player Finger Puppets
Print, colour and cut out these fun soccer player finger puppets and have your own match! They can provide football fun for kids during the World Cup, or the children could make a set for Dad on Father's Day!
Sock Puppet Dragon Craft
A gorgeous craft for St George's Day, St David's Day, the Year of the Dragon, a fairy tale theme, or just for fun!
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Tiger Wooden Spoon Craft
Make our tiger wooden spoon craft for Chinese New Year, when you need a tiger puppet, perhaps for an Indian theme - or just for fun!
Wooden spoon tiger
Wooden Spoon Ballerina
Isn't our wooden spoon ballerina just lovely? She could be a prima ballerina, if you only have one wooden spoon, or you could make a whole ballet corps and put on your own puppet ballet!
Wooden Spoon Cow
Our wooden spoon crafts are so much fun to do and look fabulous, and this wooden spoon cow is no exception.
Wooden Spoon Dog Puppet
Add to your collection of puppets by having a go at this wooden spoon dog puppet craft. We think he is gorgeous, with his pink tongue sticking out and floppy ears!
Wooden Spoon Goat
Paint a wooden spoon brown and then turn it into this gorgeous goat, for puppet shows (along with our other wooden spoon animals) or just for display. Perfect for Year of the Goat.
Wooden Spoon Native American Puppet
Kids will be thrilled with this Native American puppet made out of a wooden spoon and craft cupboard supplies - perfect for Thanksgiving or any time the children feel like putting on a puppet show!
Wooden Spoon Wolf Puppet
Just one of many wooden spoon puppets at Activity Village, this wolf puppet is a perfect activity to accompany a number of fairy tales or fables such as Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs and The Boy Who Cried Wolf.
