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A Simple Winter Craft Kids Can Cut, Assemble, and Play With
Six animal finger puppets to cut out and put on a show with, two of each.
This is a craft that turns into a puppet show, so one print run covers the making and the playing. Kids cut out and assemble a bear, a caterpillar, an elephant, a panda, a penguin and a rabbit, with enough pieces to make two of each. We found it at Whimsical Mom Creations. (Why a caterpillar is out in winter is between the caterpillar and the artist.) Print it on cardstock if you want the puppets to survive the second act.
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This is a craft that turns into a puppet show, so one print run covers the making and the playing. Kids cut out and assemble a bear, a caterpillar, an elephant, a panda, a penguin and a rabbit, with enough pieces to make two of each. We found it at Whimsical Mom Creations. (Why a caterpillar is out in winter is between the caterpillar and the artist.)
Print it on cardstock if you want the puppets to survive the second act.
Thoughtful Highlights
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Printable PDF
Six puppets: bear, caterpillar, elephant, panda, penguin and rabbit
Enough pieces to make two of each
Clear, kid-friendly pieces
Print on cardstock for sturdier puppets
Instant download, for personal use
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Know Before You Head to the Shop
What do I get with this printable?
A printable PDF with six animal finger puppets (bear, caterpillar, elephant, panda, penguin and rabbit) and enough pieces to make two of each.
Is this a physical product?
No. It's a digital PDF download. Nothing ships.
What age group is this best for?
The shop doesn't list an age. The puppets need cutting and assembling, so younger children will want a grown-up on the scissors.
Can it be used in a classroom?
The shop mentions story time props for home or classroom, and the licence is for personal use. For class sets, check the terms on the Whimsical Mom Creations product page.
Do I need special supplies?
No. A printer, scissors and glue or tape. The shop suggests cardstock for sturdier puppets.
What skills does it support?
Fine motor skills, hand strength and coordination from the cutting and assembling, then storytelling and language once the puppets are in play.
Is this good for winter indoor days?
Yes. It's a screen-free craft that turns into pretend play, which suits a cold day indoors.
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