How to Make Popsicle Stick Puppets for Halloween (Free Template)
If it’s October kids already thinking about pumpkins and we have some fun fall stick puppet crafts help them get ready for Halloween.
The popsicle stick puppets craft is fun and easy and can be made with a few supplies you have around the house.
Kids cut, color and glue (fine motor skills), and then create stories with their stick puppets.
Why not start this fall craft with a treat … popsicles with popsicle sticks for their puppet,
Okay…let’s get started on this fun stick puppet craft.
Supplies
- Scissors
- Glue
- Crayons or markers
- Craft sticks (popsicle sticks)
- Googly eyes (optional)
Directions
Download the stick puppets template, print, and cut out the pieces you want.
Start coloring the puppet pieces.
Glue or draw eyes on the pumpkin. This will make the puppet more life-like.
Turn the puppet over and glue the craft stick to the back of the puppet.
Repeat these steps with the owl, scarecrow and boy.
Now that the puppets are done…share. Share the puppets, tell stories, make-up plays:
- what is his/her name
- where does s/he live
- how old is s/he
- For younger students use the puppets to play games. Instead of where is thumbkin, try ‘where is pumpkin/scarecrow/owl?’.
- Someone start a story using one of the characters. (Boy decided to go for a walk in the pumpkin patch.) The next person add a sentence to the story. (On his walk he saw a scarecrow who looked sad.) Continue with everyone in the group adding a sentence.
Grab some hot apple cider, and a cozy blanket … it’s time for Stick Puppet Theatre Hour.
Popsicle Stick Puppets Template
The popsicle stick puppets craft is a fun, creative, easy project and a great introduction to fall and Halloween. Download it for fall parties, Halloween parties or just family get-togethers.
Download the free template
Popsicle stick puppets can be made using pictures from old books, magazines photos or pull out your favorite clipart, enlarge or reduce it to make the size puppets that fit your project.
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