Fuzzy, Fun Finger Puppets

Why

Add zest and imagination to story time. Create these easy-to-make finger puppets to tell classic fairytales or create original puppet shows!


Steps

1. Create characters! Using Crayola® Washable Markers, draw and color characters—from a favorite story or your imagination--on paper plates. Use Crayola Multicultural Markers for realistic skin colors and animal fur. Crayola Bold Markers are perfect for accents such as clown suits. Carefully tear out around the edges of your puppets.

2. Add hair or fur! To curl paper, such as for a monkey’s tail or a princess’s long hair, roll the paper around a marker and then uncurl. It will spring to life! Attach precut yarn, maybe for a lion’s mane, with Crayola School Glue.

3. Attach a finger loop! Tear a strip of paper plate. Form a loop and glue the ends together. Glue the loop to the back of your puppet. Air-dry the glue while you rev up your storytelling imagination!

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

Related Crafts

Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Markers
  • Multicultural Washable Markers
  • No-Run School Glue
household supplies
  • Party Express paper plates
  • yarn

Where & When

"We make finger puppets of characters in kids’ favorite books. Their imaginations thrive on original adventures."
Melinda J-S., after-school volunteer.

"It’s expensive to buy finger puppets, so we make them instead. The children are able to use their creative talents with every Bible story!"
AnnMarie B., religious school volunteer.


Interesting Info

The finger puppet originated from an ancient Chinese game in which children’s fingers were painted.