Cereal box puppet stage supply list for 7-year-olds
For seven-year-olds creating a tabletop stage from cereal boxes and paper characters. Clean, empty boxes are used as the base.
What to buy
Clean empty cereal boxes
2 per child
Colored cardstock sheets
Fabric scraps
Wooden craft sticks
Washable school glue
Clear tape
Child-safe scissors
Washable markers
Crayons
Yarn scraps
Small sticker sheets
Pencils
Who this list is for
This cereal box puppet stage supply list is for seven-year-olds making a small tabletop stage and paper characters from clean, empty cereal boxes. Plan on two boxes per child for the basic stage setup.
How to use this list
Collect and count clean empty cereal boxes before the activity. Use pencils to sketch openings and stage details, then use child-safe scissors for the parts children can cut safely. Cover and decorate the boxes with colored cardstock, fabric scraps, washable markers, crayons, stickers, and yarn scraps. Make characters with cardstock and wooden craft sticks, using washable school glue or clear tape to hold them together.
Common mistakes
Do not use boxes with food residue or loose crumbs. Avoid cutting every stage opening before checking that the cereal box still stands on the table. Use small amounts of glue on fabric scraps so the cardboard does not become soggy. Tape can hold lightweight pieces while glue dries.
What is on this list
The list includes clean empty cereal boxes, colored cardstock sheets, fabric scraps, wooden craft sticks, washable school glue, clear tape, child-safe scissors, washable markers, crayons, yarn scraps, small sticker sheets, and pencils. Cross off shared art supplies you already have.
Before you begin
Set out two cereal boxes for each child and inspect them for clean, dry surfaces. Sort craft sticks, stickers, yarn, and fabric into shared trays. Leave enough tabletop room for stages to stand upright while glue and tape are being used.
FAQ
Who is "Cereal box puppet stage supply list for 7-year-olds" for?
This cereal box puppet stage supply list is for seven-year-olds making a small tabletop stage and paper characters from clean, empty cereal boxes. Plan on two boxes per child for the basic stage setup.
How should I use "Cereal box puppet stage supply list for 7-year-olds"?
Collect and count clean empty cereal boxes before the activity. Use pencils to sketch openings and stage details, then use child-safe scissors for the parts children can cut safely. Cover and decorate the boxes with colored cardstock, fabric scraps, washable markers, crayons, stickers, and yarn scraps. Make characters with cardstock and wooden craft sticks…
What should I skip or avoid with "Cereal box puppet stage supply list for 7-year-olds"?
Do not use boxes with food residue or loose crumbs. Avoid cutting every stage opening before checking that the cereal box still stands on the table. Use small amounts of glue on fabric scraps so the cardboard does not become soggy. Tape can hold lightweight pieces while glue dries.
What is on the "Cereal box puppet stage supply list for 7-year-olds" list?
The list includes clean empty cereal boxes, colored cardstock sheets, fabric scraps, wooden craft sticks, washable school glue, clear tape, child-safe scissors, washable markers, crayons, yarn scraps, small sticker sheets, and pencils. Cross off shared art supplies you already have.
What should I know about before you begin?
Set out two cereal boxes for each child and inspect them for clean, dry surfaces. Sort craft sticks, stickers, yarn, and fabric into shared trays. Leave enough tabletop room for stages to stand upright while glue and tape are being used.
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