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!
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.
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?!
So whatever you decide to do with your beautiful handmade fox themed piece – I hope you enjoy making them! Don’t forget to read in the Fox In Socks book in honor of your newly made creation!!!
Happy crafting, my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your paper fox handprint puppet when you are done, on our Facebook page to admire! I LOVE seeing those pictures come through our feed and can’t wait to see those fox in socks craft creations in action! #gluedtomycrafts
MORE DR SEUSS INSPIRED CRAFT TUTORIALS: Green Egg Slime and One Fish, Two Fish Craft
Craft Supplies:
* Orange/Blue Cardstock Paper
* Jumbo Wavy Popsicle Stick – one per craft
* Small Brown Pom Pom – one per craft
* Medium Sized Wiggle Eyes – two per craft
* Craft Scissors
* School Glue
optional materials – embellishments like glitter, rhinestones, sequins
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!
PAIR YOUR FINISHED CRAFT WITH OUR —> Paper Plate Fox
Looking for another fox themed Dr Seuss kid craft idea? Be sure to check out our super popular {and rather easy!} Popsicle Stick Fox kids craft post. This is ANOTHER creative idea to recreate after you read the beloved children’s book together! #gluedtomycrafts
Paper Handprint Fox In Socks
Tools:
Supplies:
- Cardstock Paper
- Jumbo Wavy Popsicle Stick
- Pom Poms
- Wiggle Eyes
Instructions:
- 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!
