Free Printable Paper Puppets!

‘Running Legs’ Gingerbread Man Finger Puppets

Small and large sizes for kids and adults

By Chris Dunmire

Parents and teachers: Make the classic Gingerbread Man story come alive and animated using these fun finger puppets! After cutting out and assembling the puppet, stick your fingers through the leg hole to create the Gingerbread Man’s two “running” legs!

Group Story Time Suggestion: Read the Gingerbread Man story while having one child (or adult) mimic the clever cookie’s running legs with a puppet each time he says, “Run, run, as fast as you can, you can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread Man!” After story time is over, give each child a puppet to cut out and play with.

If you'd like more creative ideas using puppets with kids, be sure to see Abby Connors' inspiring article: The Secret (and Very Creative) Life of Puppets.

Project Materials & Tools:

• Scissors
• Printed Gingerbread Man Finger Puppet page
• Optional: Double-sided tape

Print Gingerbread Man
Finger Puppets Page (Adult-Size)
PDF 215KB

Print Gingerbread Man
Finger Puppets Page (Child-Size)
PDF 234KB

Puppet Assembly Instructions:

1. Print puppet cutout PDF page on paper or card stock.

2. Cut puppet body and leg hole out along cut line.

3. Fold puppet back at fold line.

4. Stick fingers (index and middle) through leg hole.

5. Optional: Apply double-sided tape to back of puppet’s body and stick to back of hand to hold in place. •

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Chris Dunmire is the founder of Creativity Portal®, a Kaizen-Muse™ creativity coach, artist, and writer who works with creative clients through overwhelm, procrastination, perfectionism, and other blocks to their creativity (personal or professional) while holding the space to experience more joy, humor, and ease in their lives and work. Contact Chris to explore how creativity coaching can open and enhance your life!

12/30/10