Popsicle Stick St. Patrick’s Day Puppets [Free Template]

If you have kids at home who love to play pretend, these popsicle stick St. Patrick’s day puppets are the perfect activity for them to do!

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They’re the latest addition to our St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids and are one of our most simple ever, which means they’re perfect for little children.

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Supplies

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Download the popsicle stick puppet template and print it out on thick, white paper.

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Use the markers to color in all of the puppets.

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Cut out each of the items.

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Flip each of the puppets over and use tape to secure to a popsicle stick.

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That’s it! It’s such a simple activity for young kids!

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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