El gato con botas – Finger Puppet Craft (Spanish)

Puss in Boots / El gato con botas – Finger Puppet Craft with Theater Backdrop and Pocket

Spanish-language material / Material en español

This is a Spanish-language printable craft activity for elementary students. It is based on the traditional fairy tale El gato con botas (Puss in Boots). The activity includes finger puppets, a printable backdrop, and a storage pocket.

The puppets are provided in two formats: color and black and white. Students can cut them out, color the black-and-white version, and glue the parts together to make their own finger puppets. The theater backdrop can be used to act out the story. A printable pocket is included to store everything in a notebook or folder.

This activity helps students:

• Practice reading and storytelling

• Improve oral expression in Spanish

• Develop fine motor skills

• Support sequencing and comprehension

It can be used in:

• Spanish language classes

• Literacy centers

• Storytelling workshops

• Theater or arts integration

• Group or individual work

The instructions are written in Spanish. No additional materials are needed other than paper, scissors, glue, and coloring tools.

Best for grades 1–4. Can be used in bilingual, Spanish immersion, or special education settings.

📌 Note: This material is entirely in Spanish.

Este es un recurso imprimible en español, pensado para alumnos de primaria. Está basado en el cuento clásico El gato con botas.

Incluye:

• Marionetas de dedo (a color y en blanco y negro)

• Escenario plegable

• Bolsa para guardar las marionetas

• Instrucciones en español

Los alumnos recortan, arman y representan la historia con las marionetas. Es ideal para trabajar la comprensión lectora, la expresión oral, y fomentar la creatividad y la motricidad fina.

Se puede usar en:

• Clases de español

• Talleres de cuentos

• Proyectos de teatro

• Educación artística o interdisciplinaria

• Trabajo individual o en grupo

📎 Todo el contenido está en español.

Best regards,

Doreen Blumhagen - Die Relitante