Kids will love the crafts, especially when it is a themed craft like these Thing 1 and Thing 2 papercraft puppets! With just a few basic materials they will be able to make these Dr. Seuss themed puppets in no time.
My kids have been all about puppets ever since we made our Paper Bag Lion Puppet and Llama Papercraft!
These Thing 1 and Thing 2 papercraft puppets may look difficult, but they are super quick and easy to make these papercraft puppets. Your kids will love creating these and then making their very own Dr. Suess skit afterward.
If your kids love puppets and imaginative play, then this is the perfect project for them. Grab your free templates so that this papercraft project is even easier to do with the kids, especially younger kids!
Printable Template
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Supplies:
- Colored paper
- Craft glue
- Sharpie
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Template (Download below!)
Instructions:
- Take the colored paper and choose the white, blue, and red colored paper to make the craft puppets. Now, the first step is to trace the pattern on the colored paper. We can start with the hair pattern which should be traced on the blue-colored colored paper.
- Then you need to trace the body pattern on the red color colored paper, and the remaining patterns which are head and round shape can be traced on the white color colored paper. Once you are done with the tracing part, then you can cut the traced pattern properly
- The next step is to attach the particular patterns to the body pattern. We can start with the hair pattern that should be attached to the head. Then attach the leg patterns on the bottom side of the body pattern.
- Now, you need to attach the hand patterns on both sides of the body pattern. Use a black sharpie if you want to write it down as “Thing 1” and “Thing 2” on the round-shaped paper.
- You can write the “Thing 2” on a round-shaped paper that can be attached to the middle of the body.
- Then attach the head pattern on the top side of the body pattern, and use a sharpie to draw the face of Thing 1 and Thing 2 on the papercraft puppet.
- In the same way, you need to craft Thing 1 and remember to draw the face using a sharpie. The two puppets Thing 1 and Thing 2 should be similar.
Why Make These Thing 1 and Thing 2 Crafts with the Kids?
These Thing 1 Thing 2 puppets will be so fun for the kids to make. Crafting with kids builds learning skills in children, and leads to an increase in fine motor skills, imagination development, and more.
With this art project, you can decorate your kid’s room with the craft projects that they create! They will love everyone being able to see them over time.
More Dr. Seuss Activities
Everyone loves Dr. Suess, so why not create a whole-themed week of fun Dr. Suess activities to do with the kids.
First, start by grabbing some of your favorite Dr. Seuss books. Of course, you have to read the Cat and the Hat when choosing some of the classics!
Practice sight words with this fun Hop on Pop downloadable sight word game! Kids will love playing this over and over again!
Finish off the week by making the famous green eggs and ham for the kids to try! They will love being just like Dr. Seuss!
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How Do I Print A PDF?
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Can I Resell These?
You may not resell any printable or template that you find on our website or receive in your email. You may use them for class parties, at church, at home, or in the classroom. You may get these printed at an office supply store or copy center at your own expense.
Thing 1 Thing 2 Papercraft Puppets
Kids will love the crafts, especially when it is a themed craft like these Thing 1 and Thing 2 papercraft puppets! With just a few basic materials they will be able to make these Dr. Seuss themed puppets in no time.
Instructions
Take the colored paper and choose the white, blue, and red colored paper to make the craft puppets. Now, the first step is to trace the pattern on the colored paper. We can start with the hair pattern which should be traced on the blue-colored colored paper.
Then you need to trace the body pattern on the red color colored paper, and the remaining patterns which are head and round shape can be traced on the white color colored paper. Once you are done with the tracing part, then you can cut the traced pattern properly.
The next step is to attach the particular patterns to the body pattern. We can start with the hair pattern that should be attached to the head. Then attach the leg patterns on the bottom side of the body pattern.
Now, you need to attach the hand patterns on both sides of the body pattern. Use a black sharpie if you want to write it down as “Thing 1” and “Thing 2” on the round-shaped paper.
You can write the “Thing 2” on a round-shaped paper that can be attached to the middle of the body.
Then attach the head pattern on the top side of the body pattern, and use a sharpie to draw the face of Thing 1 and Thing 2 on the papercraft puppet.
In the same way, you need to craft Thing 1 and remember to draw the face using a sharpie. The two puppets Thing 1 and Thing 2 should be similar.
