Build your own puppet theater and produce your own shows! Create characters by making simple stick puppets or paper bag puppets. Design your own sets and put on a show!
Write your own stories or retell your favorite tales. You can even design this theater to work with shadow puppets.
Use this kit to construct a puppet theater, explore different types of puppets, and develop collaborative stories with youth.
You will need a large cardboard box. You may also want scissors, clear tape, and markers. Supervise youth when using the cardboard cutter.
paper bags
cardstock
yarn, felt
feathers
googly eyes
string
craft sticks
skin tone construction paper
fabric glue
ribbon
buttons
glue
foam shapes
child-safe cardboard cutter
wax paper,
mini-LED flashlight
SaturdayLotte's Magical Paper Puppets - One Page Read Aloud Guide.pdf
Puppet Theater
Cut the flaps off of a large cardboard box.
Cut a rectangle out of the bottom of the box. Leave 2 inches of cardboard on all sides for structural support.
Cut a slit at the top of the box for hanging and removing backdrops.
Decorate the outside of the box to look like a theater.
Create puppets and backdrops.
Write and present your stories!
Explore different types of puppets and puppet theaters.
Write your own adventures!
