Celebrate the Epiphany and Italian traditions with this adorable La Befana Puppet Craft! Students cut, color, and glue to build La Befana using the included head with scarf, body with arms, hat, boots, broom, shawl, and gift bag. This resource includes both color and black-and-white coloring versions plus two size options—a 1-page student puppet and a large 4-page bulletin board display.

Perfect for holiday units, Christmas Around the World, fine motor practice, and January Epiphany lessons. Easy prep, kid-friendly shapes, and clear outlines make this craft ideal for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade.

❤️ What’s Included

• 1-Page La Befana puppet (small popsicle stick version)
  
• Large 4-page La Befana puppet (bulletin board size)
  
• Color version + coloring version
  
• Head with scarf
  
• Witch hat
  
• Body with dress + arms
  
• Boots
  
• Broom, shawl, gift bag (accessory pieces)
  
• US Letter (8.5” x 11”)
  
• 13 total pages
  

⭐ Why Teachers Love It

✔ Easy to prep — simple bold outlines
✔ Two sizes: individual craft + large display
✔ Supports cultural learning about Epiphany / La Befana
✔ Great for centers, morning work, or whole-group craft
✔ Perfect for classroom or hallway bulletin boards
✔ Encourages fine motor skills and creativity

✂️ How to Use

1. Print the color or coloring version.
   
2. Students color (if applicable) and cut out each piece.
   
3. Glue the hat, head, body, and boots.
   
4. Add accessories: broom, shawl, gift bag.
   
5. Attach to a craft stick OR assemble the large display pages.
   
6. Hang on bulletin boards for a bright Epiphany celebration!
   

🎄 Perfect For

• Epiphany (January 6)
  
• Christmas Around the World
  
• Italian traditions unit
  
• Holiday literacy tie-ins
  
• January craft centers
  
• Fine motor practice
  
• Bulletin board displays

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