Dinosaur Puppets
Bring the prehistoric world to life with these popsicle stick dinosaur puppets and scenery pieces!
This craft combines dinosaurs, a palm tree, and a volcano to create a complete prehistoric scene. Using simple supplies like colored paper, markers, scissors, glue, and craft sticks, kids can create a fun set of puppets that are perfect for storytelling, imaginative play, or even as part of a diorama. The free printable template makes crafting easy, while the option to personalize each piece adds an extra layer of creativity.
Whether you’re making this craft for a dinosaur-themed birthday party, a classroom lesson, or just a rainy day project, it’s guaranteed to entertain and inspire. From the towering brontosaurus to the erupting volcano, kids will love bringing their favorite prehistoric elements to life.
When to Make Popsicle Stick Dinosaur Puppets
- Storytelling Fun: Use the puppets and scenery to act out dinosaur adventures or create your own prehistoric tales.
- Dinosaur Unit Study: Add hands-on creativity to learning about dinosaurs and their habitat.
- Diorama Creations: The puppets and scene pieces can be part of a 3D display for school projects or home décor.
- Dinosaur-Themed Birthday Party: A perfect party activity where kids can craft their own puppet sets and then play together.
- Anytime Craft for Dino Lovers: Whether it’s a weekend project or a way to keep kids busy on a rainy day, this craft is a hit with young dinosaur enthusiasts.
Why You’ll Love This Dinosaur Craft
This craft offers endless possibilities for play and creativity. The combination of dinosaurs with scenery like a palm tree and a volcano adds depth and excitement, making it more than just a simple puppet craft. These pieces can be used in storytelling, as diorama decorations, plant décor, or even bookmarks. With the free printable template and easy-to-find supplies, this craft is accessible and engaging for kids of all ages.
Variations for the Dinosaur Puppet Craft
- Experiment with Colors: Make a blue palm tree, a rainbow volcano, or brightly colored dinosaurs for a whimsical twist.
- Try Different Materials: Use foam sheets or felt for a sturdier puppet set.
- Laminate the Pieces: Protect the puppets and scenery with lamination, so they last through countless adventures. Laminate them to create reusable plant décor.
- Use as Bookmarks: The flat design of the dinosaurs and scenery makes them perfect for marking your favorite books.
- Add 3D Elements: Create a more dynamic volcano with tissue paper flames or add textured leaves to the palm tree.
How to Make Dinosaur Puppets
Ready to dive into the prehistoric era? Follow these simple steps to make your own popsicle stick dinosaur puppets and scenery. Use the free printable template and let your creativity take over as you cut, color, and assemble your dinosaurs, palm tree, and volcano.
Supplies:
- Colored craft papers
- Pencil
- A pair of scissors
- Craft glue
- Markers
- Popsicle sticks
- Printed pattern
Instructions:
Download and print out the dinosaur puppet pattern. Cut out the pattern pieces.
Select colored craft papers and prepare the dinosaur template patterns. The template includes patterns for a palm tree, volcano and dinosaurs.
Trace the patterns on the selected papers using a pencil and cut out the traced patterns using scissors.
Let’s craft the palm tree. Simply attach the leaf part to the top edge of the trunk.
Select the volcano pattern cutouts. Attach the lava cutout to the top edge of the volcano cutout.
Attach the smoke cutout to the top edge and the lava cutouts to both sides of the crater.
Take the triceratops pattern cutouts. Attach the bony-frill cutout to the head cutout.
Attach the 3 horn cutouts to the head part and attach the toe-nail cutouts to the bottom edge of the leg parts.
Attach the head to the body.
Use a marker to draw the face of the triceratops.
Take the stegosaurus pattern cutouts. Attach the scale cutouts to the top edge of the back.
Attach the toe-nail cutouts to the bottom edge of the legs.
Use a marker to draw the face on the stegosaurus.
Attach the papercraft items to popsicle sticks to complete the craft.
Popsicle stick dinosaur puppets and scenery pieces are a fun and easy craft that opens the door to endless creative possibilities. Whether you’re using them for storytelling, dioramas, or as unique decorations, these crafts are sure to delight kids of all ages. Download the free printable template and start creating your prehistoric scene today!
