Nursery World - Character part

Make puppets from scrap materials in just 30 minutes and watch the ideas buzz, says Gail Bushell People, animals, buildings, cars, stars, fishes - absolutely anything can be used as a theme for a puppet. If a child suggests an idea that you may not have thought of, go with it and let their imagination run wild. They might stretch yours! Below are some suggestions for small puppets that can be made largely from scrap materials in 30 minutes or less - ideal for a busy out-of-school club that doesn't want to commit itself to a long-term project.

People, animals, buildings, cars, stars, fishes - absolutely anything can be used as a theme for a puppet. If a child suggests an idea that you may not have thought of, go with it and let their imagination run wild. They might stretch yours! Below are some suggestions for small puppets that can be made largely from scrap materials in 30 minutes or less - ideal for a busy out-of-school club that doesn't want to commit itself to a long-term project.

Older children may want the artistic challenge of making more intricate string puppets so I have included a lovely wicked witch - and in April and May Out of School I will show you how to make puppets on a large scale as well as puppet theatres for all sizes of puppets.

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