Paper Mouse Finger Puppets - exploring 2d & 3d shapes, songs and story telling

This 2 page worksheet was made on request. Please note, though these paper mice are PERFECT for working with young children, they will need assistance in making and assembling these. They are not designed for self directed crafting. But they will love playing with them afterwards!

2 Pages are included in this download

- lesson plan out line (see below)

- step by step photo instructions

Outline

Simple paper mouse finger puppets, exploring 2d and 3d shapes. See how a simple paper circle can be turned into a paper cone. Once the paper cone has been made, it is quickly and easily transformed into a paper mouse puppet.

Add colors to the mouse features to introduce color recognition and discussion. Perfect for use with story telling and songs.

M is for Mouse/ R is for Rat

This is a perfect craft that works as either a mouse or rat. Making this a great extension craft for Year of the Rat when exploring the Chinese Zodiac

Extension ideas

· Hickory Dickory Dock nursery rhyme

· If you Give a Mouse a Coookie story telling

Objectives

· Exploring mathematical shapes

· Developing fine motor skills

· Developing imagination and language through play

Please note – children are likely to require help with reading the instructions and the smaller part of this craft.

Materials

Paper

Scissors

Glue stick

Pens