Jack's Big Music Puppet Theater

Just wrap a shoe box with our printable backdrops and glue Jack's Big Music puppets to craft sticks to open Jack's clubhouse in your own home!

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This craft requires extra parent involvement and a watchful eye, because it may require sharp tools or intricate handiwork.

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

Share & Care skills are part of social-emotional learning and include: building self-esteem, cooperating, empathizing with others, and identifying feelings.

Ages: 3-6

Materials

Shoe box (grown-up size is recommended)
Jack's Big Music Puppet Theater Backdrops
Jack's Big Music Puppets
Scissors
Craft glue
Craft sticks (or popsicle sticks, pencils, chopsticks)

Directions

Step 1: Print the Backdrops
Print out the three-page Jack's Clubhouse backdrops to decorate the inside of your shoe box.
Step 2: Set Design
Help your child cut out the backdrops to fit your box. Use the photo as a guide.
Step 3: Make the Puppets
Print the Jack's Big Music Puppets and help your child cut them out. Glue or tape the characters to craft sticks (or popsicle sticks, pencils, chopsticks) and you've got puppets!
Step 4: Put on a Show
Place the box on the edge of a table and add a loop of tape to the bottom to attach it firmly in place. Now Jack's Clubhouse is officially open and your preschoolers are ready to rock out on stage!

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