Youth Activity Archive

Activity Description: Youth create a simple puppet from a sock by adding eyes, hair, and other features.

Items Needed:

• Clean sock
• Buttons
• Yarn
• Glue
• Scissors
• (Optional) Felt or fabric scraps
• (Optional) Needle and thread

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 25 min):

1. Choose a sock and decide where the face will be. (2 min)
   • Longer socks work well for arm‑length puppets.
   • The toe area usually becomes the mouth or nose.
2. Plan the puppet’s character. (3 min)
   • Think about eyes, hair, and personality.
   • Youth can sketch ideas or describe them.
   • Encourage creativity such as animals, aliens, or people.
3. Add the eyes. (5 min)
   • Attach buttons or felt pieces using glue or thread.
   • (Optional) Use googly eyes or draw eyes with markers.
   • Let glue set before adding more parts.
4. Add hair. (5 min)
   • Cut yarn into short strands and glue or sew them on.
   • (Optional) Use fabric scraps for hats or bows.
   • Hair can go on the top or sides depending on the character.
5. Add extra features. (5 min)
   • Use felt, buttons, or fabric scraps for a nose, mouth, or accessories.
   • (Optional) Make movable arms by attaching small fabric tubes.
6. Test the puppet. (5 min)
   • Let the puppet dry, then put a hand inside and move the mouth.
   • Youth can explore different voices or expressions.

Step-by-Step Tutorials:

• Alternative Instructions: Needlepointers – How to Make a Sock Puppet (No Sew)
• Video: Shemark Crafts – How to Make a Sock Puppet
• Alternative Instructions: Kids Activity Zone – Sock Puppets

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