Ahhh....simplicity at it's best. These are such simple projects your kids could make them all on their own, or you could surprise them with an elaborate set of stick puppets on a special occasion.
First up, the "Doctor's office sticker puppets". We discovered this as a way of letting Charlie also enjoy the stickers she would receive from the doctor's office. She can't see well and looking down at her shirt doesn't happen easily for her, but she can hold a stick! You could save up the stickers and make them later, or you could be bold and ask the doctor or nurse for 2 stickers and a tongue depressor. Chances are, they won't refuse you when you show them what you do with it! Just place the stickers on the stick, sticky sides together and you have a double-sided "puppet".
We originally did this for Charlie, but you you see how beat up the one on the right is? That's be cause Adrian plays with it all. the. time. Really! Who says kids need video games, computers, and fancy toys to be entertained? Give them a stick to play with! I'm sure some kids wouldn't really know what to do with these, but most will find something creative to do with them.
First up, the "Doctor's office sticker puppets". We discovered this as a way of letting Charlie also enjoy the stickers she would receive from the doctor's office. She can't see well and looking down at her shirt doesn't happen easily for her, but she can hold a stick! You could save up the stickers and make them later, or you could be bold and ask the doctor or nurse for 2 stickers and a tongue depressor. Chances are, they won't refuse you when you show them what you do with it! Just place the stickers on the stick, sticky sides together and you have a double-sided "puppet".
We originally did this for Charlie, but you you see how beat up the one on the right is? That's be cause Adrian plays with it all. the. time. Really! Who says kids need video games, computers, and fancy toys to be entertained? Give them a stick to play with! I'm sure some kids wouldn't really know what to do with these, but most will find something creative to do with them.
Same concept, but also a way to "recycle" all those gift cards you receive! Cut out the character and tape or glue them on. These were some of our Christmas cards this year:
You can also cut out pictures from magazines or old books, glue them onto cardboard or heavy paper, then put on the sticks.
This is one idea I haven't tried yet but looks awesome. They could be puppets OR masks. Even if you don't typically buy disposable plates, that is one pack of plates that would get a LOT of use!
Sometimes the simplest toys ARE the best. Think your kids won't go for it? Give it a shot...you won't be out much if they don't like it.
Making stick puppet is good idea & can be good experience and stick puppets you shared is good.
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Yes, you said it right that making a stick puppet can be good idea.
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