I got to babysit some sweet girls from our church a few weeks ago...
And, of course, I couldn't help but plan a fun craft for us to do!
We ended up making this puppet theater:
It was really easy, and the girls were able to do most of it themselves.
MATERIALS:
One of those poster boards that are used for science fair projects:
Paint
Paint Brushes
Masking Tape
Stencils [optional]
Small Piece of Fabric
Dowel Rod
Duct Tape
Hot Glue Gun
Socks
Googley Eyes
Other Puppet Decorations
PREPARATION:
Before the children are involved, cut out a large rectangle in the top of the middle panel of the board and two windows on the right and left side using an X-acto knife.
INSTRUCTIONS:
To help the children "plan" their project, apply masking tape in lines on the cardboard so that there are clear "areas" for the children to paint:
Have each child design a puppet for their show...
Googley eyes, feathers, sequins, yarn, and buttons are all great supplies to have on hand for this.
Let them assemble their puppets, and then you can attach the pieces for them with hot glue:
Hot glue two strips of fabric to the dowel rod [make sure you do this loosely so that the curtains can open and close], and then secure it across the top of the puppet theater opening:
Let the children put on a puppet show for you!
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13 comments:
wow you are a wayyyy better babysitter than i am!! how fun is that?!? so stinking cute!! you are going to make such a great momma :)
You are THE BEST babysitter! If this gets out your phone will be ringing off the hook Mrs E :) I can't wait to see your blog posts about projects with your own little ones!
That's adorable. I might have to do that with my kiddos.
Very cute Mandy! I bet they had a blast making it!
adorable!!! And they must be neat children to be able to paint on that hardwood!
you. are. perfection. in the mommy department. i don't think i would know what to do with 2 little kids for a couple hours. i would try to have them watch movies or something. you are too amazing mandy, seriously! :)gina
Mandy this is adorable! So are you!!
Amazing, by boys would just LOVE this!
I LOVE THIS. I am going to do his with the kiddos this weekend - you're the best Mandy! What a lucky babe you have....!!!
This theater is so cute!! What a fun idea. You're going to be such a great mom. :)
That is like the best babysitting treat ever! FUN!
Oh, I just LOVE this. So so much.
It's perfect!
this is sooo adorable! I have to get this ready for my babies and some little ones I'm watching this week! :)
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