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DIY Kids: Puppet Stand

On the weekend, Dad 101 got busy with a quick and easy project that has been on my to do list for a little while now.

A piece of wood (ours is 42cms x 20cm), a broomstick cut into seven lengths and seven screws…

… became a puppet stand. An easy way to organise our theatrical friends!

Do your children like to play with puppets?

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Christie Burnett is a teacher, presenter, writer and the mother of two. She created Childhood 101 as a place for teachers and parents to access engaging, high quality learning ideas.

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  2. Abbie says

    Hey, Christie-- I just saw your comment on my post with the butterfly collage tutorial. Thank you for your kind words, and of course--you are welcome to link to the tutorial. I've just clicked around on your blog & I'm so intrigued. I'm also trained as an early childhood educator. I've loved the overlap between my professional training and my years as a mama to little ones. Can't wait to explore your website a bit more. Looks like some wonderful content! Take care, Abbie bright eyes + blue eyes

  3. Elise says

    We've recently stumbled across some animal puppets that are so life like and my children love them. We play with our puppets a lot - a perfect activity for my three children to enjoy together. I can make up stories and include songs which holds the attention of my four, two and one year old. I like the clever storage idea you have come up with for your puppets - it makes it an ideal way to keep them out, on display and always ready to play with.

    • Christie Burnett says

      Your puppets sound fabulous, Elise. We play with puppets a lot here as well and I love your suggestion about how great puppets are for three children of different ages.

  5. Leeanne A says

    I love this - I wish my Dad was still around - there are so many cool things he could make for my classroom! I am adding you to my blog and showing what I use for puppets - if that's OK?! http://kreativeactivities.blogspot.com/2011/06/puppet-storage.html

  6. bigwords says

    Cool idea. I'm thinking of making a puppet theatre with the kids too. Reckon that will be fun! x

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