DIY Sock Puppets Show

60 mins Ages 4-12 Indoor

A playful, screen-free adventure designed to spark curiosity, sensory exploration, and fine motor skills for kids aged 4 to 12.

Materials Needed

  • • Old socks (2–4)
  • • Googly eyes (8–10)
  • • Felt fabric (scraps)
  • • Non-toxic glue or glue gun (1)
  • • Child-safe scissors (1)
  • • Buttons or yarn (optional)

Pro Tips

  • → Save old socks for this activity
  • → Record the puppet show!
  • → Encourage kids to name their puppets

Safety First

Use child-safe scissors. Adult help for hot glue gun.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Step 1

Gather old socks, googly eyes, felt scraps, buttons, and glue.

2

Step 2

Slip a sock over your hand and decide what character you want to make.

3

Step 3

Glue or sew on eyes, cut felt for ears, hair, or a mouth.

4

Step 4

Let puppets dry while you brainstorm a short story.

5

Step 5

Put on the puppet show for the family!

What they are learning

Creativity Storytelling Motor skills