Backyardigans Finger Puppets

Cut out these printable Backyardigans puppets and let kids' fingers do the walking.

Watch The Backyardigans every day on Nick Jr.

You'll need to allow extra time for glue or paint to dry.

Create with us skills involve self-expression, experimentation, and imagination through visual arts (like painting and sculpting), dramatic play, cooking, and dance.

Ages: 2-5

Step-by-Step Video

Materials

Backyardigans Finger Puppets
Scissors
Pencil
Foam sheets or cardboard
Craft glue or glue stick
Hole puncher

Tip: Print on sturdy paper for best results.

Directions

Step 1
Print out the Backyardigans Finger Puppets printable and help kids cut out the shapes of the characters.
Step 2
Trace the shapes of the characters onto foam sheets or cardboard. Cut out the foam or cardboard.
Step 3
Help kids glue the characters to the foam or cardboard and allow to dry.
Step 4
Use a hole puncher to cut two holes at the bottoms of each character about 1 to 2 inches from the bottom. Using the puncher, punch around the circles to make the holes big enough for kids to poke their fingers through.
Step 5
Have kids stick their fingers through the two holes and have fun making the characters walk, run, and--of course--dance!

Tip: For durability, you can reinforce the area around the fingers with clear adhesive tape.

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