Peter Rabbit Puppet Theater

Kids can hop into a new adventure when you help them craft this simple shoe box theater!

Look for the series premieres, 2/19-2/27 on Nick

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.

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

Count with us skills include: numbers, counting, measurement, math terms (more than, less than, circle) and math concepts (comparisons, shapes, patterns).

Move with us skills include: gross motor (like running and dancing), fine motor (like tracing and cutting), healthy habits, and safety awareness.

Ages: 3-5

Materials

Peter Rabbit Theater Backdrops
Scissors
Shoe box (grown-up size is recommended)
Glue stick
Tape
Peter Rabbit Puppets
Craft sticks (or popsicle sticks, pencils, chopsticks)
Acrylic paint in various colors (optional)

Directions

Step 1
Print out the Peter Rabbit Backdrops to decorate the inside of your shoe box.
Step 2
Help your child cut out the backdrops to fit your box.
Step 3
Ask your child to paint the shoe box. Allow time for the shoe box to dry before selecting a backdrop to put in the theater.
Step 4
Print the 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 5
Place the box on the edge of a table and add a loop of tape to the bottom to attach it firmly in place. With your children seated in front of the box, they can carry out their own Peter Rabbit adventure!

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