Make a Puppet

 

I made some Sesame Street puppets for kids to use when I visit schools and libraries.  I also made a puppet of Mirabelle, the dragon in my Clumsy Dragon play.

If you'd like to make a puppet just follow these directions.You may need an adult to help with the cutting and gluing (if you use a hot glue gun). 

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1. Paint a large Styrofoam ball.

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2. Cut a small Styrofoam balls in half for the eyes. Use three more small balls for the nose and ears. 

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3. Paint the noses, ears and pupils on the eyes.

 

4. Choose different yarns and trims for your puppet's mouth and hair. 

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5. Glue the eyes, nose, ears and mouth onto the puppet’s head.

 

6. Glue the puppet's head onto a wooden dowel.

 

7. Cut a small hole in the center of a square yard of cloth.

 

8. ​Glue the cloth around the dowel below the head.

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9. Now go have fun with your puppet.

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