Congratulations and Celebrations; an animated paper puppet scene to make with simple paper engineering providing movement.
This printable activity is aimed at giving children simple ideas and templates to encourage their own creativity.
It is not a standard colour and cut out process but much more absorbing and satisfying for them; with even basic ability levels in producing something unique to them.

The PDF is emailed to you and contains detailed photo instructions and templates, just print out and off you go. You can print onto thin card or even just paper (with maybe good old cereal packets used as support)! You only need simple things you probably already have at home; pencils, scissors and a glue stick; plus for this activity 6 “split pin” style paper fasteners.

So, get into the spirit of a Celebration!
Create a cheering crowd for sport events, such as football, tennis, Grand Prix racing, sports day, red carpet event or a just a good old party - this animated paper puppet scene is suitable for both girls and boys to get creative with! It's also been used for "Sunday School" activities as a Palm Sunday illustration.

I’ve used this in open workshops and there is plenty of scope for different ability, and patience, levels! It is quite achievable for a wide age or ability range but more able help might be needed with cutting out, for those who are still getting to grips with scissors and with sharp fasteners.

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