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Caterpillar Puppets

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Bear shares instructions for making a fun caterpillar using a sock!

Materials Needed:

  • Cotton Sock
  • Yarn
  • Buttons
  • Pom-poms
  • Pipe Cleaners
  • Ribbon
  • Glue
  • Markers

Instructions:
Glue a variety of pom-poms (or cotton balls), buttons, yarn, and/or ribbon onto the sock to make a colorful caterpillar. Cut a pipecleaner in half and push both of them through the toe of the sock to make antennae. Use a marker to dry eyes and a mouth if you want. Wear the sock on your arm to make a fun puppet.

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