Clothespin puppet family craft for 7-year-olds
This activity is for 7-year-olds making several simple character puppets for storytelling. The clothespins stand on a table, so no puppet theater is needed.
What to buy
Wooden spring clothespins
6
Wooden craft beads with large holes
6
Skin-tone washable acrylic paint
1 set
Fine paintbrushes
2
Colored cardstock sheets
6
Yarn scraps
1 bundle
Fabric scraps
1 bundle
Washable tacky glue
1 bottle
Fine-tip black marker
1
Child-safe scissors
1 pair
Small cardboard box lid
1
Glue sticks
2
Who this list is for
This clothespin puppet family craft is for 7-year-olds making several simple standing characters for storytelling. The wooden spring clothespins let the puppets stand on a table, so no puppet theater is needed.
How to use this list
Set the small cardboard box lid under the project to hold paint and tiny parts. Paint the wooden clothespins and large-hole craft beads with the skin-tone washable acrylic paint and fine paintbrushes. Use colored cardstock, fabric scraps, and yarn scraps for clothing and hair, then attach them with washable tacky glue or glue sticks. Add faces with the fine-tip black marker.
Common mistakes
Do not glue the clothespin jaws shut; they need to stand properly. Let painted beads and clothespins dry before adding yarn or fabric scraps. Keep the characters simple enough to stay balanced on the table instead of building heavy layers on one side.
What is on this list
The checklist includes six wooden spring clothespins, six large-hole wooden craft beads, a set of skin-tone washable acrylic paint, and two fine paintbrushes. It also has six colored cardstock sheets, yarn scraps, fabric scraps, washable tacky glue, a fine-tip black marker, child-safe scissors, one small cardboard box lid, and two glue sticks. Cross off what you own.
When you are done
Stand each puppet in the cardboard box lid to check its balance. Allow glue to dry before storytelling, then keep the clothespin puppet family in the lid so the pieces stay together.
FAQ
Who is "Clothespin puppet family craft for 7-year-olds" for?
This clothespin puppet family craft is for 7-year-olds making several simple standing characters for storytelling. The wooden spring clothespins let the puppets stand on a table, so no puppet theater is needed.
How should I use "Clothespin puppet family craft for 7-year-olds"?
Set the small cardboard box lid under the project to hold paint and tiny parts. Paint the wooden clothespins and large-hole craft beads with the skin-tone washable acrylic paint and fine paintbrushes. Use colored cardstock, fabric scraps, and yarn scraps for clothing and hair, then attach them with washable tacky glue or glue sticks. Add faces with the fine…
What should I skip or avoid with "Clothespin puppet family craft for 7-year-olds"?
Do not glue the clothespin jaws shut; they need to stand properly. Let painted beads and clothespins dry before adding yarn or fabric scraps. Keep the characters simple enough to stay balanced on the table instead of building heavy layers on one side.
What is on the "Clothespin puppet family craft for 7-year-olds" list?
The checklist includes six wooden spring clothespins, six large-hole wooden craft beads, a set of skin-tone washable acrylic paint, and two fine paintbrushes. It also has six colored cardstock sheets, yarn scraps, fabric scraps, washable tacky glue, a fine-tip black marker, child-safe scissors, one small cardboard box lid, and two glue sticks. Cross off wha…
What should I do when I am done?
Stand each puppet in the cardboard box lid to check its balance. Allow glue to dry before storytelling, then keep the clothespin puppet family in the lid so the pieces stay together.
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