Sock Puppets

Supplies:

• Clean socks (crew or ankle length – any colours)

• Googly eyes

• Felt sheets (for mouths, noses, ears, accessories)

• Wool/yarn (for hair)

• PVA glue or hot glue (adult use only)

• Scissors

• Optional: buttons, pom poms, ribbon, pipe cleaners

Steps:

1. Prepare the sock:Choose a sock and place your hand inside to decide where the puppet’s mouth will sit (usually the toe area).

2. Create the mouth:Cut a small oval or smile shape from felt. Glue it onto the toe area of the sock where the puppet's mouth would be.

3. Add eyes:Glue two googly eyes above the mouth. You can space them close together for a funny look or far apart for a quirky style.

4. Make the hair:Cut lengths of yarn and tie them together in bunches. Glue the bunch onto the top of the sock for hair.Tip: Kids can choose fringes, ponytails, braids, or wild spiky hair!

5. Add extra features:

   • Felt circles for noses

   • Felt triangles or circles for ears

   • Pipe cleaners for glasses or eyebrows

   • Buttons for decorations on the “body” of the sock

6. Let it dry:Allow all glued pieces to fully dry before using the puppets for play.

7. Put on a puppet show!Encourage children to name their puppets and create characters, voices, or mini skits.