Easter Puppets for Kids
Bring the Easter story to life with these simple and meaningful paper puppets that kids will love to create and use for celebrating Palm Sunday, Lent, and Easter!
Easter is a time of joy and reflection, and what better way to teach kids about its powerful message than through hands-on creativity? These charming Easter puppets, made from craft paper and sticks, are a fun and engaging way to explore the story of Jesus, from Palm Sunday to the empty tomb. With easy-to-follow instructions and a free printable pattern, this Christian Easter Craft can be used for storytelling, playtime, or even as part of an Easter service or lesson. Whether you’re crafting at home, in a Sunday school classroom, or during homeschool, these puppets are sure to be a hit!
This craft is perfect for kids of all ages, offering a hands-on way to engage with the Easter story while sparking creativity and imagination. Younger children will love the tactile experience of assembling the puppets, while older kids can add their own artistic flair, such as coloring and embellishments. Once the puppets are made, they can be used in a variety of meaningful and entertaining ways. Storytelling becomes interactive as children act out scenes from the Easter story, deepening their understanding of the events and their significance. The puppets are also great for playtime, allowing kids to create their own narratives or retell what they’ve learned in a fun and memorable way. They can even be used as a visual aid during an Easter service, Sunday school lesson, or family devotion, making the message of Easter come alive for everyone involved.
This Easter puppet craft is a wonderful Christ Centered Easter activity for kids of all ages. Parents can enjoy crafting these puppets at home with their kids, creating an opportunity for family bonding while learning about the Easter story. Homeschooling families can incorporate this project into their lessons as a hands-on way to teach about the significance of Palm Sunday, Lent, and Easter. Sunday school teachers will find this craft a valuable tool for engaging young learners during church classes or special holiday programs. Additionally, these puppets can be used during Easter Sunday celebrations, Palm Sunday services, or Lent activities to bring the story to life in a way children can understand and relate to.
How to Make Resurrection Easter Puppets
List of Supplies:
- Colored craft papers
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Craft glue
- Markers
- Popsicle sticks
- Printed template
Instructions:
Download, print and cut out the pattern pieces.
Choose colored craft papers for each item. Trace the patterns on the chosen papers, then cut the pieces out.
For the Jesus figure, take the hair and head cutouts. Use an X-Acto knife or pair of scissors to cut a slit along the marked line on the hair.
Insert the top end of the head under the slit and glue the hair to the head.
Attach the swag cutout diagonally across the cloth robe.
Attach the hand cutouts to the open ends of the sleeves and glue the head to the top of the robe.
For the empty tomb, attach the smaller part of the tomb to the bigger part.
Attach the tomb’s opening near the bottom edge of the smaller rock.
For the cross, attach the vertical and horizontal cutouts to complete the cross shape.
For the palm leaf, fold the palm leaf cutout in half, then make accordion folds along the tips.
Unfold it to give the leaf a nice, realistic shape.
For the angel, attach the hair cutout to the head cutout.
Glue the head to the top of the body cutout, then attach the halo to the top of the head.
Attach the wing cutouts to both sides of the body.
Use markers to draw faces on Jesus and the angel.
Attach each item (angel, Jesus figure, palm leaf, cross, and tomb) to a popsicle stick to complete the Easter Story puppet craft.
Celebrate the heart of Easter with these easy and meaningful paper puppets! By creating these simple characters and symbols, kids can deepen their understanding of the Easter story while expressing their creativity. Download the free printable pattern and gather your supplies—it’s time to make an Easter craft that will leave a lasting impression on young hearts and minds.
