...What you need pieces of scrap paper, big enough to fit easily over a child’s clenched fist elastic bands mark making tools - felt pens, crayons, chalk, paintHelpful hints Use masking tape to secure the bottom of the puppet to the child...
...What you need balloons - all shapes, sizes and colours, a balloon pump tissue/crepe paper streamers pom-poms, cotton wool balls, wiggly eyes, markers wool and string, glue, tape sticky paper or stickersHelpful hints Keep anything sharp out...
...What you need empty cartons with handles wiggly eyes or stickers paint mixed with PVA glue brushes sticky paper tissue paper woolHelpful hints 4 Litre bottles work really well. They are big enough to make a real character. Mixing PVA...
...Finger puppets using conesWhat you need thin card tape felt tips fabric pieces, stringWhat you do Help the children to roll pieces of card into small cone shapes which you can push a finger into and move it about. Get each child to make...
...What you need strips of Mod-roc or Art-roc OR papier-mâché mix AND self hardening modelling clay garden sticks or dowelling; fabric pieces; wool decorative bits and pieces; undiluted PVA glue for stickingHelpful hints There are many...
...What you need black sugar paper or card garden sticks, canes, lollipop sticks for holding tape, PVA glue, scissors coloured cellophane a white sheet, a strong light an upside down tableHelpful hints The easiest way for children to cut holes...
...What you need hands and fingers feet and toes finger paints in various colours water based, non toxic pens warm water and soapHelpful hints When using face paints, check your group for any allergies. Try drawing on each other’s non-writing...
...What you need a range of boxes, different sizes and shapes string, masking tape big markers or paint & brushes PVA glue tissue paper in different coloursHelpful hints duct tape is useful to stick boxes together and reinforce hinge joints –...
...What you need pairs of shoes paper felt pens scissors Blu-tack, masking tape a mirrorHelpful hints Encourage the children to draw around each other’s shoes as this might make it easier for them to balanceWhat you do Talk about the different...
...These basic materials are always useful to have available for cutting and joining:Decorative bits and pieces can be anything you choose to offer! You can add and change items for each new puppet project, utilising whatever you may have...
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