This shark craft is sure to be a pleaser for the kids. What’s really interesting about this craft is that by cutting out a triangle for the mouth you get to reuse it for the fin! What a fun way to teach shapes to the kids. Triangle teeth and a triangle fin on the body. Maybe we should rename it read more

Here is a fun craft for the kids to make to celebrate Groundhog Day.  Simple and easy, just the way we like it!

This craft is fun way to teach children about different expressions as well as how people perceive you feel by the way your face looks.  Even though the hair, shape of the face, and ears are all the same, you can change your appearance by smiling, frowning, or being silly! Supplies: Kraftykid facial expression puppet template Craft sticks Scissors Glue read more

Kids are using video games earlier and earlier and Angry Birds seems to be one of their all time favorites.  Here is a Angry Bird puppet that they can make that will move. Supplies: Kraftykid Angry Bird Moveable Puppet template 2 paper fasteners Glue Two red feathers, if desired Instructions: 1.   Print theKraftykid Angry Bird Moveable Puppet template and cut read more

Make an Owl From Hearts I love this little owl project.  It’s made entirely from different sized hearts, from its head to its toes!  Using contrasting scrapbook paper makes it look even cuter.  But what’s really a hoot, is that by using a paper fastener to connect the beak to the body allows the owl’s head to move from side read more

Make Zoo Animals Puppets with Popsicle Sticks Try this fun and easy craft puppet craft with your kids.  Kraftykid’s free, downloadable animal template has over twenty different animal faces, from panda bears to rhinos.  Children will get to practice their cutting and gluing skills while learning more about wild animals. There are lots of variations to do with this craft. read more

Make Mr. Potato Puppet from a Paper Bag All the kids love Mr. Potato Head and here is a great way for preschoolers to make a puppet and decorate it with different facial features to really ‘Express’ how they feel.

Whimsical Paper Crow Puppet This is such an adorable and fun Fall craft to make.  It’s a great classroom project for the kids to make and put their names on to decorate a bulletin board.  Use some burlap to decorate the background and some raffia.  They are great used to use as puppets and the kids will enjoy making the read more

Tiger Craft Stick Puppets are Easy to Make This is an easy craft for kids to make at martial arts parties, sports parties, or special Friday night events for martial arts school owners.  There are lots of variations to do with this craft.  We opted to decorate the popsickle stick like a tiger print and make a tiger pop sickle read more