It’s a great way to bring the classic Dr. Seuss book to life during story time! So whether you are needing a kid craft idea for a birthday party, school classroom or just because – make sure to give this paper handprint Fox in Socks puppet a try!
Fox In Socks Puppet Craft
Did you know that Dr. Seuss’s birthday is coming up on March 2nd? Yup! And every year in celebration of the amazing and iconic children’s book author, everyone gets together to celebrate Read Across America Day. It’s a HUGE nationwide reading event and it is a good excuse to wipe the dust off your books and get lost in the stories!
In honor of the upcoming BIG celebration day, recently we made this Handprint Fox Puppet in honor of the book “Fox In Socks.”
Perfect for pretend play pieces, reading tools or just because! Did I mention they make for awesome keepsakes as well?! Just slip in a scrapbook for safe keeping!
Anyways – whatever you decide to do with your child’s beautiful handmade fox themed paper piece – I hope you enjoy recreating our tutorial with them! Don’t forget to read in the Fox In Socks book in honor of your newly made creation! Happy crafting, my friends!!! #gluedtomycrafts
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Character puppets are always a big kid favorite – and this handprint orange fox puppet is no exception! Sure to bring smiles and laughter, this easy kid craft is perfect for working on those fine motor skills as your little one cuts, colors and glue.
Craft Supplies:
- Orange Cardstock Paper
- Blue Cardstock Paper
- Jumbo Wavy Popsicle Stick
- Small Brown Pom Pom
- Wiggle Eyes
- Craft Scissors
- School Glue
Directions:
- First trace your child’s hand on the orange cardstock.
- Repeat for each puppet you want to make {one handprint per puppet}
- Trim out the handprint design with scissors.
- With the remaining orange cardstock, go ahead and cut out a fox head {use our picture for example}
- Now it’s time for the embellishments on the handprint!
- Go ahead and glue your cardstock fox face to the handprint.
- Then add the pom pom nose and wiggle eyes.
- To finish off the Handprint Fox In Socks Puppet -cut out FOUR blue socks/shoes for your fox.
- Glue those to the fingertips.
- Follow that up by gluing your jumbo popsicle stick to the back of your handprint cardstock piece.
- Then set it all aside to let it dry completely before the puppet show!
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Looking for another fox themed Dr. Seuss craft idea? Then be sure to check out our super popular {and rather easy!} Popsicle Stick Fox kids craft post. It’s ANOTHER creative idea to recreate after you read the beloved children’s book together!
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Paper Handprint Fox In Socks Craft
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First trace your child's hand on the orange cardstock paper.
- Trim out the handprint design with scissors.
- With the remaining orange cardstock, go ahead and cut out a fox head.
- Now it's time for the embellishments on the handprint!
- Go ahead and glue your cardstock fox face to the handprint.
- Then add the pom pom nose and wiggle eyes.
- To finish off the Handprint Fox In Socks Puppet - cut out FOUR blue socks/shoes for your fox.
- Glue those to the fingertips.
- Follow that up by gluing your jumbo popsicle stick to the back of your handprint cardstock piece.
- Then set it all aside to let it dry completely before the puppet show!
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