Popsicle Stick Dinosaur Puppets
Get ready to bring the prehistoric world to life with these fun and easy popsicle stick dinosaur puppets!
These adorable dinosaur puppets are a simple craft that kids of all ages will enjoy making. With a free printable template included, you can create a whole herd of colorful dinosaurs like triceratops, T-Rex, and stegosaurus.
The puppets are made by gluing paper dinosaur cutouts onto craft sticks, making them perfect for pretend play, storytime, or as an adorable bookmark. Little ones will love the opportunity to get creative with colors and designs, while parents and teachers will appreciate the simplicity and minimal supplies required.
This craft is especially great for younger kids, who may need a little help cutting out the dinosaur pieces, and for older children who can independently customize their dinosaurs with unique touches.
Whether you’re working on a dinosaur-themed birthday party, entertaining kids during summer camp, or incorporating a craft into a dinosaur unit study, these popsicle stick dinosaur puppets are guaranteed to be a hit.
When to Make Popsicle Stick Dinosaur Puppets
- Dinosaur-Themed Birthday Party: These puppets make an excellent party activity. Kids can make their own puppet and take it home as a party favor.
- Pretend Play: These puppets inspire imaginative play, perfect for creating dinosaur adventures or telling fun stories.
- Dinosaur Unit Study: Add a hands-on crafting element to your lesson plans. Kids can create their favorite dinosaurs while learning about them.
- Summer Camp: A low-mess, high-fun activity that entertains and keeps kids engaged.
- Anytime for Dinosaur-Loving Kids: Whether it’s a rainy day or a quick weekend project, this craft will delight any young dinosaur fan.
Why You’ll Love This Puppet Dinosaur Craft
This dinosaur craft for kids is as versatile as it is fun. It uses simple supplies you probably already have at home: colored paper, markers, scissors, glue, and craft sticks.
The free printable template makes the process even easier, while the option to laminate the dinosaurs ensures they’ll last longer.
With endless ways to personalize each puppet, the possibilities are as big as a T-Rex’s roar!
Variations for the Dinosaur Craft
- Change the Colors: Use vibrant colors to create rainbow dinosaurs or stick with traditional greens and browns for a realistic look.
- Use Different Materials: Substitute paper with felt or foam for a sturdier puppet.
- Laminate the Dinosaurs: Protect your creations by laminating the paper cutouts before gluing them to the stick. These laminated puppets can also double as decorative plant stakes in a child’s room.
- Use as a Bookmark: Skip the puppetry and use your dinosaur as a cute paper bookmark.
- Add Fun Embellishments: Glitter, googly eyes, and stickers can make each dinosaur truly unique.
Now that you’re inspired to make these adorable popsicle stick dinosaur puppets, it’s time to dive into the step-by-step tutorial! Follow the instructions to cut, color, and assemble your dinosaur puppets using the free printable template provided.
How to Make Dinosaur Puppets
Supplies:
- Colored craft papers
- Craft glue
- Pencil
- Popsicle sticks
- Markers
- Scissors
- Printed template
Instructions:
Download and print out the puppet patterns. Cut out the pattern pieces.
Select different, fun colored craft papers for the dinosaur paper crafts. We’re using green, orange, purple, brown, blue colored craft papers.
Trace the template patterns on the selected craft papers and cut out the pieces.
Make sure to trace the spots and scale on different colored papers than the papers selected for the bodies of the dinosaurs.
Attach the spot cutouts on the triceratops and the stegosaurus cutouts.
Attach the scale patterns on the backs of the T-Rex and the stegosaurus body pieces.
Attach the horn cutouts on the front of the triceratops’s head cutout.
Attach the head of the triceratops onto its body.
Craft the other dinosaur patterns similarly; simply trace, cutout and glue the pieces to craft each dinosaur.
Add face details with a black marker or gel pen.
Attach the papercraft dinosaurs on popsicle sticks to complete the craft.
Popsicle stick dinosaur puppets are a fun and easy Dino craft that kids of all ages can enjoy. Whether you’re planning a dinosaur-themed party, need a hands-on learning activity, or just want a creative project to do with your little ones, this craft is sure to spark smiles. Don’t forget to download the free printable template and let the dino-mite fun begin!
