My kindergarten students make puppets every year using recycled materials, paint and tissue paper. This is the link for the ones we did last year. We begin by rolling newspaper for the head, then using masking tape to attach the head to the body, which is a throw away cup or a yogurt cup facing down. Next we paint them skin color.
Here is an image of how I arrange the tables to have kids walk around and choose what skin color best matches their own skin color.
Next, we have kids use glue, tissue paper and ribbons to dress their puppet. Here is an image of all the puppets once they are dressed. They are all bald and ready to have hair put on them for the next class.
I am always so proud of my students and how hard they work making the things they love. This child below is carefully adding each strand of "hair" to his puppet.
Once the hair is added, the next time they come they trim the hair to make it the length they want.
Next, we accessorize. Children got to choose from various broken jewelry (donated by families), caps from bottles and other small items.
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