Buzzing Around: Puppets

There's a lot to learn about bugs -- from the butterfly life cycle to the ways bees make honey. These felt hand puppets are a great way to tie art and science together for playtime! 

SUPPLIES & TOOLS FOR EACH PUPPET: (Click here for printable directions)
• 2 felt squares for body
• Assorted felt squares for wings, legs & embellishments
• 1 pom pom for nose
• Wiggle eyes
• 1 chenille stem
• Glitter glue
• Tacky glue
To use our patterns, enlarge approximately 250%. See actual sizes noted on patterns. Percentage may vary
depending on your printout. For Ladybug wings, cut 2 circles, 61⁄4" diameter.

DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut 2 puppet bodies from felt. Glue together around outer edge, leaving bottom open. Allow to dry.
2. Using the pattern pieces included, cut out coordinating felt and embellish body with felt stripes, legs and
wings as shown. Glue to body.
3. Glue nose & eyes in place.
4. Embellish with glitter glue as desired.
5. For antennae, bend chenille stem in half forming a "V". Curl each end and glue to back of head.