Dora Dance Recital Puppet Theater

Dora's having a dance recital! Kids can re-create the show and make up their own dances with this shoebox theater. See more Dora Ballet Activities

Mermaid Adventure Sun., 6/23 @ 7PM ET on Nick Jr.

Materials

• Dora Dance Theater Printables
• Safety scissors
• Shoe box (grown-up size with attached lid is recommended)
• Construction paper (optional)
• Glue stick or tape
• Craft sticks (or popsicle sticks, pencils, chopsticks)

Directions

1. Step 1

   Print out the <a href="dora-dance-theater-printable.jhtml">Dora Dance Theater Printables</a>, which include the puppets and theater decorations.

2. Step 2

   Help your child cut out the puppets following the dotted lines and the theater decorations to fit the box. Using tape or glue, stick down the floor first, then the back curtains, followed by the outside curtains, and finally the dome. You can use the photo as a guide as you help your child decorate the box.<br><br> For a more finished look, use construction paper to cover the top and sides of the box.

3. Step 3: Get Your Dancers Ready

   Glue or tape the characters to craft sticks (or Popsicle sticks, pencils, or chopsticks). Now your child has puppets and can put on a show in the shoe box theater!

4. Step 4 (Optional)

   A fun way for your child to prop up the puppets is to use an egg carton. To do this, cut the lid off an egg carton then cut the egg carton lengthwise into two long 6-cup rows. Turn all the egg cup sections upside down so the open ends are faced down. Cut a small slit in the top of each egg cup, wide enough to fit the Popsicle stick, pencils, or chopsticks. Then slide the puppet into the slit. Now you've got standing puppets!