Since 1985 MicheLee Puppets has been connecting puppets to the heart of children. We know how much a one-on-one interaction with a puppet can help children express themselves. In this time of social distancing, we are excited to offer Live Puppet Chats. These virtual sessions allow your child/children to interact in real time with a puppet character. Sing, dance, read a story, or just simply chat. Each session is child-guided and completely unique! There is no charge for this as we continue our mission digitally empowering lives through the art of puppetry. “They loved it, I can’t get them to ..read more

With so much online content to choose from, it’s hard to keep track of it all, so we’ve selected some of our favorite family-friendly resources to help you make the most of your time at home.  Scroll down for Virtual tours, lesson plans, interactive videos and more sorted by category.  STEAM (Science Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) Take a S.T.E.A.M. adventure from your living room! Check out MicheLee Puppets’ videos about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, complete with lessons and activities (links are in the descriptions of each video)! Then, visit the list below fo ..read more

Re-purpose your used gift boxes to make your own show with just scissors and tape! Use construction paper, magazines, old cards, and mailers to add scenery and puppets, then put on a show!  When you’re done, everything fits inside your box stage for easy storage.  SUPPLIES: 1 gift box (top and bottom) Masking Tape Scissors Glue stick Construction paper/old magazines or mailers Markers/crayons Pipe cleaners Ruler Pencil Small cup to trace.     INSTRUCTIONS: Separate the top and bottom of your gift box. Hold the top of the box so that it is wider than it is tall (horizontal). Fold it in 1/2 ..read more

Follow along to this video with the written instructions below. SUPPLIES: MLP Shadow Puppet Big and Small pattern White Paper Plastic Sleeve Scissors Skewers Permanent Marker Paper Fasteners Hole Punch Masking Tape Double-sided Tape Clear Tape INSTRUCTIONS:  Print Shadow Puppet Pattern onto black cardstock (the print lines will show for cutting).  Cut out your shadow puppet pieces and use the hole punch to punch holes where indicated on the pattern. CONNECTING THE BODY: Lay your cut pieces out, and use the paper fasteners to attach the pieces together. Follow these steps for maximum pe ..read more

Make a custom glove puppet with just a few simple materials. Follow along to our DIY video with the written instructions below.   SUPPLIES: Glove Puppet Printable Template printed on cardstock (choose the color based on the character you would like to design) Scissors Stapler 1 Glove Crayons/Markers Masking tape ***Click the links below for more face options GDP Black and white multiple printable GDP full color multiple printable GDP workshop faceless print INSTRUCTIONS: Cut on the dotted “Cut Line” of your Glove Puppet Printable Template to create a paper strip. Hold your strip horizonta ..read more

  Follow along to this video with the written instructions below. SUPPLIES: Fish and Lacing Patterns (click here) Foamcore 8.5 x 11 piece Foam Paint Brush Scissors Xacto knife/blade Pencil Marker White Glue and Water Masking Tape Tissue and foil paper 2 Skewers Hole Punch 30″ Ribbon or Fabric Strip   INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Print Fish Pattern and Lacing Pattern onto white cardstock paper 2. Use scissors to cut Fish Head and Fish Tail from the pattern. Use a hole punch to punch holes where indicated 3. You may either: Decorate the pattern itself (skip to #6) For a sturdier fish, trace your patterns ..read more

A few simple steps bring this rod puppet to life! Go from Egg to Larva (even Pupa) with this fun, fuzzy puppet-making activity. The perfect, hands-on way to teach the life cycle of a butterfly! Want to complete the cycle? Make a colorful “Stained Glass” Shadow Puppet Butterfly here: https://youtu.be/EuLumvoQVWg Follow along to our “DIY From Egg to Caterpillar” Video with these written instructions below: Supplies: 2 Skewers 1 Plastic Egg (that separates top and bottom) Scissors Sand Paper Maribou Feather boa Drill Hot Glue Gun (keep a small cup of water close by to dip fingers in, in case of ..read more

Enjoy this fun and simple way to teach symmetry.  Design your own butterfly shadow/rod puppet then grab a flashlight and have some fun! Click HERE to subscribe to our Youtube channel for the latest puppet fun!   Supplies: White Paper Craft Foam Scissors Permanent Markers Pencil Double-stick and Clear tape Plastic Sleeve or Transparency Paper 12-18 inch wooden dowel Vocabulary:  Symmetry- same on both sides, divided by axis of symmetry Opaque- not able to be seen through, light does not pass through Transparent – see through, light passes through Pollinator – an animal that causes plants to ..read more

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