Cut 2 squares of white material approximately 10cm x 10cm. Lay them down so that the top piece is rotated 45 degrees to the bottom, giving you 8 points. Place a lolly pop in the centre and gather the material up around it. Tie with a piece of white wool. Stick or draw on eyes and a mouth. To make arms gather up part of the material and tie with more wool.

Use split pins to attach together, making sure the hole is slightly lose. When you swing your skeleton the arms and legs will sway as though he is dancing.

A simple snowman finger puppet that can be glued or sewn.

Make this robin finger puppet from simple felt shapes. Can be glued or sewn.

Make your own Father Christmas puppet by sticking or sewing felt pieces together. (Image shows one Father Christmas made by sewing and one by sticking.)

Make a ring-tailed lemur puppet using felt and craft foam.

Use felt and faux fur to make this European Badger finger puppet. Can be done as a cut and stick activity with younger children if body is pre-sewn.

Make these pretty baby rainbow coloured dragons. You could use them as finger puppets, desk decorations or hang them up as a mobile.

Cut and stick simple shapes from craft foam to make these cute trolls. Can be turned into a finger puppet if desired.

Why not make these simple puppets to tell the story of Thanksgiving? Made with simple shapes to help those learning how to cut.