Watch out — the most terrifying… and most adorable little monster is on its way! This easy craft turns a simple glove shape into a brilliant hand puppet that children will absolutely love. A perfect activity for preschool, nursery or an afternoon at home — and the starting point for a wonderful little puppet show!
What You'll Need
- Printed template (free download below)
- Child-safe scissors (rounded tip)
- Glue
- Googly eyes (optional but absolutely brilliant!)
- Optional: wool or crepe paper for the monster's hair
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 — Print and cut out the template Download and print our free template with the eyes and teeth. Carefully cut out the pieces following the lines. For younger children, an adult can help with this step.
Step 2 — Colour your monster (optional) This is the most fun part! There are no rules — your monster can be green, purple, orange or any colour your child chooses. Add stripes, spots, funny patterns — every monster is unique!
Step 3 — Add the features Stick on the googly eyes or draw them on. Add the teeth, antennae or hair made from crepe paper. The weirder, the better!
Step 4 — Assemble the glove Glue all the pieces together to form the glove puppet. Leave it to dry completely and then… it's showtime!
Put on a Show!
The monster glove puppet is the perfect starting point for endless imaginative play! Children can give their monster a name, a voice and a story. Make more monsters for a full puppet theatre show — a fantastic way to develop language skills, storytelling and creative thinking.
