These free printable paper hand puppets are super fun to create and even more fun to play with afterwards! They are excellent for encouraging imaginative play.
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This adorable dog puppet is perfect for kids to create and then play with afterwards. It’s great for encouraging imaginative play.
This super cute kitten puppet is great for all cat lovers! Have fun coloring in the template and then having a puppet show after!
Calling all zoo lovers! This giraffe puppet is perfect for creative and imaginative play.
This is a super cool puppet that includes a frog’s tongue that sticks out of it’s mouth when it opens and closes!
This free printable mermaid puppet is a fun craft that is perfect for kids of all ages. It is a great activity to work on at home, in the classroom or during a playdate.
With just a few supplies that you probably already have at home, your kids can quickly and easily create this craft and have a fun puppet toy to play with afterwards.
This fun template doubles as a creative craft as well as a fun toy perfect for puppet shows.
This monkey puppet is perfect for all zoo lovers! It is a great way to encourage kids to be creative and put on fun plays with their classmates and friends!
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This free printable bunny hand puppet is a super cute craft that is perfect for the Spring season. It is a great project to work on at home or in the classroom.
With just a few supplies you probably already have around the house, your kids can make this fun craft and also have a toy to play with afterwards. It is great way to encourage creativity and imaginative play.
This lion puppet is great for putting on animal themed shows and encourages storytelling skills!
The hand puppet template links are located at the bottom of each section. Download the pdf and then print onto white cardstock.
While you can use regular printer paper if you would like, I would highly recommend using cardstock instead. The puppet will be much more durable and higher quality.
Next, begin to color in the puppets using crayons, markers or colored pencils. You don’t have to color in the two rectangles on the sides of the template, these will become the handles and will not be visible from the front.
Cut out all of the pieces of the template and then set aside.
Start by folding the puppet along the grey dotted lines. After you are done folding, you should only be able to see the puppets face. The inside of the puppet’s mouth will be hidden when closed. Also make sure to fold the ends of the two rectangles the will be the puppet’s handles.
Place glue onto the two sections of the rectangle labeled “glue.” (Please note: you can also use tape instead of glue if you would like). Attach the handles to the top and bottom of the puppet’s mouth.
This free printable chick puppet is a fun craft perfect for the Spring season. It is a great project to work on at home, in the classroom or during a playdate.
With just a few supplies you most likely already have around the house, your kids can create this craft and also have a fun toy to play with afterwards.
Halloween is right around the corner! Start getting into the holiday spirit by making these fun free printable Halloween hand puppets. Featuring Frankenstein, monsters, vampires and Jack-O-Lanterns, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
These are a few of my favorite supplies that I use for printable games and activities:
Thanksgiving is on it’s way! Start off the holiday season right by working on some fun crafts with the kids. This free printable Turkey Hand Puppet is a great project for kids of all ages. Whether you want to make it before the big day, or while you’re waiting for dinner to be ready, everyone will be sure to love it!
Christmas will be here before you know it! Start getting into the holiday spirit now by making some of these fun free printable Christmas hand puppets. Featuring Santa, Snowmen and Reindeer, there are plenty of options kids of all ages will enjoy!
This free printable Leprechaun puppet is a super fun craft the is perfect for getting everyone into the holiday spirit this upcoming St. Patrick’s Day. It is great for both at home or in the classroom.
With minimal supplies, your kids can easily create this craft and then have a fun toy to play with at the end.
Celebrate America this 4th of July with this free printable Uncle Sam puppet craft! It is a great activity for kids to do during a barbecue or play date this Summer. With minimal supplies, your kids can create this easy craft and have a fun toy to play with at the end!
This adorable free printable apple paper puppet is perfect for graduation season. It features a cute apple wearing a graduation cap and once assembled can open and close it’s mouth!
