Tiger Finger Puppet Craft
This cute little Tiger Finger Puppet craft is a roaring good time for kids. It is quick to make and even more fun to play with afterward. Finger puppets are wonderful for encouraging storytelling, imaginative play, and creative conversations. Kids can use their tiger puppet to act out jungle adventures or make up their own silly stories.
Puppets also give children a fun way to express thoughts and feelings. Sometimes it is easier to let the puppet do the talking.
Supplies
• One 1 1/2 inch orange glitter pom pom
• Three 1/2 inch orange glitter pom poms
• Two 1/2 inch silver glitter pom poms
• One 1/4 inch black glitter pom pom
• Two 7 mm wiggle eyes
• One orange glitter fuzzy stick
• Pen
• Craft glue
• Scissors
Instructions
- Glue two 1/2 inch orange pom poms to the top of the 1 1/2 inch pom pom to create the tiger’s ears. Let dry.
- Glue the wiggle eyes onto the front of the large pom pom.
- Add the 1/4 inch black pom pom for the nose.
- Glue the two silver pom poms on either side of the nose to create the cheeks. Glue the remaining orange pom pom under the nose to form the chin.
- Cut the orange fuzzy stick in half. Wrap one half tightly around a pen to create a coil. Slide it off carefully to keep the spiral shape.
- Glue the coiled fuzzy stick to the bottom of the head to form the finger holder.
- Allow everything to dry completely. Slide it onto your finger and let the jungle adventures begin.
Fun Facts
Children love having conversations with puppets. Each time they talk through their puppet, they build language skills and confidence. Puppets are especially helpful for shy children who may feel more comfortable speaking when their puppet becomes their voice.
Source: Best Start – The Amazing Benefits of Playing with Puppets in Early Childhood
This easy craft for kids is perfect for classroom activities, homeschool fun, or a rainy afternoon at home.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This Tiger Finger Puppet craft makes a wonderful classroom activity.
• Have students create a short jungle story and perform it using their puppets.
• Use the puppets during a lesson about wild animals and habitats.
• Encourage descriptive language by asking children to describe their tiger’s personality. Is it brave, silly, sleepy, or adventurous?
• Create a simple puppet show corner in the classroom for dramatic play time.
These types of classroom activities support language development, social skills, and creative thinking.
Supplies
One 1 1/2” Orange Glitter Pom Pom
Three 1/2” Orange Glitter Pom Poms
Two 1/2” Silver Glitter Pom Poms
One 1/4” Black Glitter Pom Pom
Two 7mm Wiggle Eyes
One Orange Glitter Fuzzy Stick
Pen
Craft Glue
Scissors
Instructions
Glue ½” pom poms to 1 ½” pom poms to make ears.
Glue on wiggle eyes and pom pom nose.
Glue on two sliver pom poms to make the checks and a final orange pom pom to make chin.
Cut glitter fussy stick in half. Coil around a pen and slide off.
Glue to the bottom of the head.
Slide it on your finger to use as a puppet.
Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
Brilliant and so simple with plenty of messy fun for the child to enjoy. Thank you.