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Handprint Polar Bear Puppet Craft


Handprint Polar Bear Puppet Craft

Polar Bear Handprint Craft

Have you been looking for a fun winter craft idea for kids that’s both creative and educational? Maybe you need a simple project idea for a snowy day? Then look no further! Our polar bear handprint puppet craft is sure to please any child, from preschoolers to elementary-aged students.

This easy-to-follow project provides an outlet for your little ones to learn about the Arctic habitat and their favorite snow-covered creatures in a fun, hands-on way. With just a few simple materials that can be found around the house or easily purchased from a store, you’ll have all the supplies needed to help turn your kid’s ideas into something beautiful and memorable.

Best part of all? There’s a FREE printable below, so you can make this crafty idea SIX times with YOUR very little polar bear today!

It can even be used as an educational tool by teachers or educators leading learning activities about animals, habitats, evolution, and so much more! Get ready to dive into some serious crafting fun with this unique and delightful Handprint Polar Bear Puppet craft idea!

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Handprint Polar Bear Puppet Craft

This fun and easy handprint polar bear paper craft is perfect for kids of all ages! It’s a great way to get into the winter spirit and make your own polar bear puppet within minutes!

Craft Supplies:

  • White Cardstock Paper {two sheets!}
  • Printer
  • Bear Head Printable
  • Black Marker
  • Colored Markers
  • Paper Scissors
  • Glue Stick
  • Jumbo Popsicle Sticks – one per bear puppet
  • White Cotton Balls
  • optional embellishments – small bows

Directions:

  • First pick a hand – any hand will do!
  • Lay it flat on your blank piece of white paper.
  • Trace around your hand with a marker.
  • Go ahead and trim out the traced design from the paper.
  • Repeat for each puppet you want to make today {you need ONE paper handprint cutout per polar bear puppet.}
  • Now it’s time for the head embellishment! Take your printed printable and decorate one of the head designs however you like. We did a simple blue and pink marker nose and black eyes on ours.
  • When done, trim out the head piece and set aside the remaining paper for repeating the craft later on.
  • Now grab your two paper cutouts and the jumbo popsicle stick.
  • Start off by gluing the white handprint to the wood stick. This is done by simply putting a dab of glue on the finger in the middle and then placing it on one end of the popsicle stick.
  • Follow that up by gluing the polar bear’s head shape where the thumb would be.
  • To finish off the Handprint Polar Bear -cut your white cotton ball into fourths and glue it to the finished puppet.
  • At this point in time you can add other embellishments to make cute handprint stand out from the crowd!
  • Then set it all aside to let it dry completely before the puppet show!
  • Don’t forget to save them after you play, in a scrapbook for safekeeping!

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Handprint Polar Bear Puppet Craft

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Handprint Polar Bear Puppet Craft

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Tools:

  • Printer
  • Black Marker
  • Colored Markers
  • Paper Scissors
  • Glue Stick

Supplies:

  • White Cardstock Paper {two sheets!}
  • Jumbo Popsicle Sticks - one per bear puppet
  • White Cotton Balls

Instructions:

  • First pick a hand - any hand will do!
  • Lay it flat on your blank piece of white paper.
  • Trace around your hand with a marker.
  • Go ahead and trim out the traced design from the paper.
  • Repeat for each puppet you want to make today {you need ONE paper handprint cutout per polar bear puppet.}
  • Now it's time for the head embellishment! Take your printed printable and decorate one of the head designs however you like. We did a simple blue and pink marker nose and black eyes on ours.
  • When done, trim out the head piece and set aside the remaining paper for repeating the craft later on.
  • Now grab your two paper cutouts and the jumbo popsicle stick.
  • Start off by gluing the white handprint to the wood stick. This is done by simply putting a dab of glue on the finger in the middle and then placing it on one end of the popsicle stick.
  • Follow that up by gluing the polar bear's head shape where the thumb would be.
  • To finish off the Handprint Polar Bear -cut your white cotton ball into fourths and glue it to the finished puppet.
  • At this point in time you can add other embellishments to make cute handprint stand out from the crowd!
  • Then set it all aside to let it dry completely before the puppet show!
  • Don't forget to save them after you play, in a scrapbook for safekeeping!
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