Bill, the Big-Mouthed Duck
Quack! Quack! Waddle! Waddle! This paper-plate puppet is just ducky for preschoolers.
1. Read a book about ducks such as Do Like a Duck Does. Have fun repeating mother duck's rhyme: "'Quack!' says Mama Duck./'That's the way to be!/Do like a duck does!/Do like me!'"
2. Make your own duck puppet for even more fun. What color are real ducks? Imaginary ones? You choose the colors for Bill the Big-Mouth Duck.
3. Cover your art area with newspaper. Paint one side of a large, plain paper plate with Crayola® Washable Kid's Paint. You may use a sponge or a Crayola So Big Brush. Air dry flat.
4. Paint the other side of the paper plate. Air dry flat.
5. Fold the paper plate in half. This is your duck's bill.
6. Fold a smaller plain paper plate in half. Near the fold, draw your duck's large eyes with Crayola Kid's First Washable Markers.
7. Place the small plate so the eyes are centered above the big bill. Turn plates over and tape together where the fold lines meet.
8. If you like, tape bits of yarn to the top of Bill's head. Now you're ready to tell duck stories and sing duck songs with your puppet.
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.
Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.
Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.
Sponges and Foam—Sponges, foam, and other expandable materials should not be used with children 3 years old and younger.
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