The Cutest Paper Puppet Projects to Give a Try

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These are the cutest little projects that scream "happy" and "joy Joy" - which one will you start with first?

Supplies needed for the paper bag puppets:

  • paper lunch bag
  • acrylic paint (color of your choice)
  • colored cardstock paper
  • scrapbook scissors (optional)
  • markers
  • circle punches (optional-we used a 3-inch, 2-inch, 1 1/2-inch and 1-inch)
  • scissors
  • glue
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Puppets help kids grow by building communication skills, easing emotional expression, and sparking creative imagination. They offer a fun and low-pressure way for children to practice talking, acting out feelings, and inventing new stories. [1, 2, 3]
Language and Communication
  • Expands vocabulary: Children talk to and through puppets, which builds new words and sentence skills.
  • Helps shy kids: Quiet children often feel safe speaking and coming out of their shell through a puppet voice.
  • Practices listening: Kids focus closely when a puppet tells a story or gives directions
 

Taking On Paper Mache in the SWEETEST possible Way

kids use paper mache to make ice cream sundaes ~ a wonderful, sensory, multi-step art experience 

I was searching for a fun way to really engage my students with a 3D project.  As a kid I loved paper mache!  My classes are only 30 minutes long and I have limited storage space so I need an idea that was pretty compact and could be completed fairly quickly.  And look what I found! 

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An Outdoor Activity that combines art and Nature

Set up an invitation to draw with a basket of drawing prompts, some paper, coloring markers, and a big old tree! A wonderful community project. 

Did you know that there is a really fun way for kids to be creative and bond with nature?  Yes it's true.  Your beautiful tree can be transformed with an invitation to art walk the afternoon away.  Here's how to get started:

 Supply list:
~ Index cards, or cut paper into small rectangles
~ Some string to tie onto the index cards
~ Handwritten or printed drawing prompts
~ Two small containers, one for the notecards and one for the prompts

CLICK HERE for details on how to create this organic masterpiece. 
 

The Time Comes When you Need a Quick Cubist Project for Elementary Kids

 

A little bit of a fun twist on our art friend Pablo Picasso.  Have fun with this fun exploration of cubism. 

Materials:
copy paper
black sharpie
Marker/crayons/colored pencils (you choose)

CLICK HERE for full instructions 
 
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