With just a few crafting supplies and some imagination, you can put together these easy superhero finger puppets. Let the kids get creative to make their own favorite characters.
Kids can choose the colors, hairstyles, decorations, and add little details that give each superhero some personality.
They also make for great writing and discussion starters! Kids can use the superhero they created as the main character and imagine what kind of adventure happens next.
Pair them with some fun superhero writing prompts and you have a full day of fun and learning.
Supplies:
- Foam sheets in multiple colors
- Chenille stems in multiple colors
- Foam glue
- Wiggly eyes
- Colorful sequins
- Black permanent marker
Instructions
For each finger puppet, trace a circle onto a foam sheet in the child's choice of color. This will be the face of the superhero. Cut the circle from the foam sheet.
To the head, attach pieces of chenille stem in preferred hair color. Then, add the wiggly eyes and use the permanent marker to draw a mouth. Allow to dry completely before attaching the head to the body.
To make the body, cut a rectangle from a foam sheet that is approximately 3 x 4 inches. Place a line of glue down one side and press it to the other side. Use clothespins or binder clips to hold the ends together until it is dry.
Once dry, attach the head to the body of the finger puppet. If desired, decorate with colorful sequins.
Allow them to dry completely before playing.
Tips & Tricks for Superhero Finger Puppets
- Put out several colors of foam and let kids choose what their superheroes look like.
- Cut small foam shapes to make capes, masks, superhero symbols, belts, or other costume details.
- Make several superhero finger puppets so that you can create a whole superhero team.
- Give each superhero a name, special power, weakness, and personality.
- Use the finished finger puppets to act out a story before writing it down.
- Kids can also create a villain or sidekick to go with their superhero.
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Materials
- Foam sheets in multiple colors
- Chenille stems in multiple colors
- Foam glue
- Wiggly eyes
- Colorful sequins
- Black permanent marker
Instructions
- For each finger puppet, trace a circle onto a foam sheet in the child's choice of color. This will be the face of the superhero. Cut the circle from the foam sheet.
- To the head, attach pieces of chenille stem in preferred hair color. Then, add the wiggly eyes and use the permanent marker to draw a mouth. Allow to dry completely before attaching the head to the body.
- To make the body, cut a rectangle from a foam sheet that is approximately 3 x 4 inches. Place a line of glue down one side and press it to the other side. Use clothespins or binder clips to hold the ends together until it is dry.
- Once dry, attach the head to the body of the finger puppet. If desired, decorate with colorful sequins.
- Allow the craft to dry completely before playing.
