20 Fun and Creative Puppet Crafts for Kids
Puppets are a great option for craft time. Most puppets are an entire craft on their own, so kids get a good craft project to work on and then a fun plaything to keep them busy for hours afterward. These puppet crafts for kids offer plenty of choices for some puppet fun.
The Best Puppet Crafts for Kids
Whether it’s finger puppets, paper bag puppets, or shadow puppets, there’s something for every child to enjoy. These creative and enjoyable puppet crafts for kids promise hours of fun and are a wonderful way to foster imaginative play.
From no-sew finger puppets to paper bag puppets and printable puppet templates, these easy puppet crafts are perfect for young crafters.
Whether you’re looking for an educational craft, a new kids’ craft idea for a rainy day, or want to spark some creative play, these puppet crafts will keep your little ones entertained and engaged.
Dive into our list and discover a world of puppet-making fun!
No-Sew Butterfly Finger Puppet
No-Sew Butterfly Finger Puppet by Artsy Fartsy Mama
This cute little butterfly is durable enough for repeated play, which is great. But it involves no sewing at all, making it an excellent option for young kids and parents alike. It’s easy to put together and perfect for imaginative play.
Farm Animal Puppets Printable
Farm Animal Puppets Printable by Homeschool Preschool
One of the great things about finger puppets is how simple they are. Print the template for these farm animals, cut them out, and glue the finger rings together. Then, get playing. Kids can have fun playing with cows, pigs, and chickens on their fingertips.
Ladybug Finger Puppet Craft
Ladybug Finger Puppet Craft by Arty Crafty Kids
This finger puppet is interesting. While it’s another one where you print a template, cut it out, and assemble it, the realistic bug parts mean it can also be a good teaching moment.
Wonder Woman Paper Bag Puppet Craft
Wonder Woman Paper Bag Puppet Craft by Life with Darcy & Brian
This Wonder Woman paper bag puppet is a relatively simple project to put together. It doesn’t need any templates or die-cutter machines; everything can be done by hand.
Using simple materials like paper bags and construction paper, kids can create their very own Wonder Woman puppet, ready to save the day.
Five Little Monkey Puppets
Five Little Monkey Puppets by Rainy Day Mum
Inspired by the classic nursery rhyme, these monkey puppets are sure to delight. Use this template to help ensure these little monkey puppets turn out just right. Then, have fun making them jump on the bed while you and your kids sing along.
Penguin Finger Puppet Craft
Penguin Finger Puppet Craft by Homan at Home
This puppet template produces an adorable little penguin that kids can color in. But there’s a surprise; he has holes for your fingers to go through to make his feet. Penguin dances are guaranteed to follow.
Dragon Puppet Craft
Dragon Puppet Craft by Simple Everyday Mom
Dragons are always a hit with kids. It’s perfect for mythical adventures and storytelling. Most boys and girls love the mythical, fire-breathing creatures. Now, they can have their very own with just a paper bag and the template provided.
Paper Bag Koala Craft
Paper Bag Koala Craft by Mommy Made That
Koala bears are such cute little animals with their big black noses. This template will turn an ordinary paper lunch sack into a fun little koala friend. The big black nose and fluffy ears make this puppet especially charming and fun to play with.
Chompin’ Foam Shark Puppet
Chompin’ Foam Shark Puppet by The Soccer Mom Blog
One fun thing about puppets is that you can make them with moving parts, such as this shark puppet that really chomps. But don’t worry—he’s made of foam, so nobody gets hurt.
DIY Shadow Puppets
DIY Shadow Puppets by Skip to my Lou
Shadow puppets are super easy to make, which is great. But the real fun starts after they are done and the lights go down. Be ready for some wild animal stories from this puppet craft for kids. It’s a simple yet magical way to spend an evening.
Printable Jellyfish Puppets
Printable Jellyfish Puppets by Picklebums
Jellyfish are perfect candidates for a puppet craft. Kids can ‘swim’ them all over on their sticks after you print this template and put them together.
Paper Bag Puppet Lion Craft
Paper Bag Puppet Lion Craft by Messy Little Monster
No puppet collection is complete without the King of the Jungle. This lion puppet, made from a paper bag and printable template, is perfect for roaring good times and jungle-themed play. Print this lion puppet template in fun colors and then assemble it with a paper bag.
Printable Forest Animals Puppets
Printable Forest Animals Puppets by Easy Peasy and Fun
Want a whole forest full of animal puppets? These forest animal puppets are too easy with the template provided. Plus, kids get to color them in.
Monarch Butterfly Stick Puppet
Monarch Butterfly Stick Puppet by Fireflies & Mud Pies
The template for this butterfly puppet really makes it look realistic. As a bonus, the wings actually flutter when kids wave them around.
Fly Catching Frog Hand Puppet
Fly Catching Frog Hand Puppet by Our Kid Things
This puppet craft for kids really takes things to the next level. The frog hand puppet is cute, but kids can play with it, trying to make it catch the fly in its mouth.
Cupcake Liner Elephant Puppet Craft
Cupcake Liner Elephant Puppet Craft by Kids Craft Room
Make a super easy elephant craft using cupcake liners. And the more wild and crazy the colors/patterns, the better.
Printable Monster Puppets
Printable Monster Puppets by The Printables Fairy
Monsters are so much fun since they can look like just about anything. Take out some of the guesswork by using the printable included here, but still have a monster of a good time with these puppets.
DIY Cardboard Puppet Theater
DIY Cardboard Puppet Theater by Barley & Birch
The thing about puppets is that they are made to perform! Make this cardboard puppet theater to stage puppet plays any time you want, allowing kids to put on plays and performances for family and friends.
Polar Bear Puppets
Polar Bear Puppets by Little Bins for Little Hands
Polar bears may seem fun, but they are actually one of the only types of bears that will more consistently hunt humans. Keep things fun with these polar bear paper bag puppets instead.
Pig Paper Bag Puppet
Pig Paper Bag Puppet by Simply Full of Delight
Any batch of puppet animal crafts is incomplete without this super cute pig puppet. The included template makes the project easy and looks great after it’s done.
These kids’ craft ideas provide an enjoyable crafting experience and promote imaginative play long after the crafting is done. Gather your supplies, let the puppet-making adventures begin, and watch as your kids create and perform their own stories with their new puppet friends!
