World Oceans Day / Sea Creature Puppets
Sea Creature Puppets
Children make sock or paper bag puppets of sea creatures, then use them for a short puppet show.
How to run it
- Provide paper bags or old socks and craft supplies.
- Children choose a sea creature and decorate their puppet.
- Add eyes, fins and tentacles from paper and felt.
- Perform a short puppet show in small groups.
You will need
- paper bags or old socks
- paint or markers
- felt
- glue
- googly eyes
Make it easier or harderOlder children can write a script for their puppet show.
SafetyGoogly eyes are a choking hazard for children who still mouth objects.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Making and using puppets builds creativity and storytelling skills.
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