Finger Puppets

 




Playing with Finger Puppets in Early Childhood

The amazing benefits of playing with finger puppets in the classroom will not only allow children to have fun, but to be entertained by their peers as well. whether they are home, in the classroom, or going for a car ride  There are great developmental benefits as well in making finger puppets.  Some more benefits includes: language development, social development, emotional development, listening skills, motor skills, building self-confidence, creativity, story-telling and sequencing, and so much more.  Having the children read their favorite book and create finger puppets is a great way of reenacting the scenes and for them to remember what they have read.

Materials Needed to Make Simple Finger Puppets

  • White computer paper or cardstock
  • Crayons, markers or colored pencils
  • Scissors
  • Tape or glue
  • Optional: Hole punch, colored paper, and tacky putty or repositionable tape

Choose a pattern, either you can create one from their favorite story book or print some online.  Color and cut it.  Feel free to decorate it by adding wiggly eyes, glitter, sticker, cotton, or anything your child may be interested in.  The goal here is for them to be creative.  Glue the needed parts and let it dry.  The best part is to read with your child and put on a show!  Enjoy! This will be an awesome activity to never forget and can be repeated.

 

 


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