Wolf And Goats Finger Puppets

- Grades
- Grades 1–6, Elementary, Middle School
- Pages
- 12
- File type
- Preparation
- Print ready
- Subject
- ELA, Literature
- Topic
- Fairy Tales, Finger Puppets
- Resource types
- Activities
- Preparation
- Print ready
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What's inside this resource
The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats – Finger Puppet Set
This resource includes finger puppets and materials for the fairy tale The Wolf and the Seven Little Goats. It is designed for early elementary students. The material supports storytelling and reading activities in a creative way.
What is included:
Finger puppet templates (in color and black-and-white)
A printable pocket to store the puppets
Printable backdrops for the puppet play
Step-by-step instructions for cutting and folding
Ideas for classroom use
How to use:
Students cut out the puppets and fold them. They can use the gray areas to glue the puppets together. Each puppet fits on a finger. The puppets can be stored in the included pocket. Students can also cut out and fold the backdrop to create a small theater stage.
Learning goals:
Practice reading and retelling the story
Improve reading fluency through role play
Support fine motor skills with cutting and folding
Encourage imagination and creativity
Promote speaking and listening skills
Classroom ideas:
Use the puppets in small groups or during story time. Let students act out the story after reading. They can also use the puppets to create their own dialogues. The backdrops help set the scene for the puppet show.
Preparation:
Print the templates for each student or group. Choose the colored version for quick use. Choose the black-and-white version if students should color the puppets themselves. Print the pocket and backdrop on heavier paper if possible. Have scissors and glue available.
Target group:
This material is for students in grades 1–3. It is suitable for English language learners. It works well in reading lessons, fairy tale units, or language support classes.
Tip:
The puppets and backdrops can be reused. Store them in student folders or classroom centers.
Best regards,
Doreen Blumhagen - Die Relitante
In the classroom
Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
Assemble a paper finger puppet using folds and glue tabs
Retell a familiar fairy tale through character movement
Sequence story action during a small puppet performance
Teaching tips
Demonstrate which edge must remain open before learners glue the puppet.
Rehearse the event sequence orally before using the backdrop for a performance.
Skills covered
Fine-motor construction — learners cut, fold, and glue paper pieces.
Oral retelling — puppets cue story events.
Dramatic play — characters and scenery support performance.
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Fairy-tale puppets
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