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Lesson 2: Making Puppet Head

Overview

Students will be able to make a sphere and other forms out of newspaper and secure these to a cone with masking tape.

Grade Level

3-8

Media

Paper Mâché, Sculpture

Lessons In Unit

10

  • Unit & Lessons

Materials and Tools

  • Cardboard cones
  • Newspaper 
  • Masking tape

Activities

Step 1

Look at puppet examples and identify possible shapes for a body and head. Discuss three-dimensional shapes.

Step 2

Demonstrate making a newspaper ball for a head and taping into shape. Attach to cone.

Step 3

Have students follow steps to make a head for their puppet.

Reflection

What materials did you use to make the head of your puppet?

  • I made the head with ________ and __________.
  • The body is_______________.

How did you make the head for your puppet?

  • First, I _________________.
  • Then, I _________________.
  • Lastly, I ___________________.

Sketchbook Prompt (Optional):

Students will draw the cone and head of their puppet.

Writing Prompt (Optional):

Students will use sentence starters to write about how they made the head for their puppet.

How did you make the head for your puppet?

  • First, I _____.
  • Then, I _____.
  • Lastly, I _______.

Vocabulary

Armature, sphere, cone, form, shape, three-dimensional, two-dimensional