Making a DIY puppet theater can be a fun and creative project to do with your kids. Here are the steps you can follow to make one:
Materials:
- Large cardboard box
- Box cutter
- Ruler
- Duct tape
- Scissors
- Paint and paintbrushes
- Fabric or curtains
- Dowel rods or sticks
- Hot glue gun
Instructions:
- Take the cardboard box and cut off the top and bottom flaps with a box cutter.
- Use a ruler to measure and mark a square opening on the front of the box. This will be the stage area.
- Cut out the marked square with a box cutter.
- Cut off the sides of the box, leaving only the back and front panels.
- Paint the outside of the box with your desired colors and designs.
- Cut a piece of fabric or curtains to fit the back of the box and glue it in place with a hot glue gun.
- Cut two small holes in the top of the box and insert the dowel rods or sticks. These will hold up the fabric or curtains like a theater curtain.
- Cut out a few small holes on the sides of the box to use as hand puppet entrances.
- Paint and decorate the dowel rods or sticks as desired.
- Set up the puppet theater and have fun creating and performing puppet shows with your kids.
Note: Be sure to supervise your children while using sharp tools and hot glue guns.