Instructions

1. Staff should print mouth templates on cardstock paper prior to the activity. (Red if available. If not, students can color red with markers). If time is available, students can cut out their own mouth, if not, staff will need to cut and prep the mouths for each student
2. Staff should pre-cut yarn into 4-6 inch segments for hair use
3. Staff should prep all supplies in little cups for each table for students and pass out a sock to each student.
4. Introduce the activity using the book.
5. Each student should have a sock and make sure it is turned inside out.
6. Students should cut out their mouth template (unless they are already cut). Color red as needed.
7. Next, students will glue the mouth on the toe of the sock. ½ of mouth on each side.
   
8. Hold mouth in place and gently turn sock right side out
   
9. Toe should now be inverted. Carefully shape the mouth as you like.

   

10. Heel of sock should be facing up

    

11. Apply glue to pom poms and place on sock
    
12. Glue wiggly eyes on pom poms
    
13. Decorate sock with yarn and feathers
    
14. Voila! Your very own sock puppet!