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Step aside screens — it’s time for imagination and laughter!

Thanksgiving puppet shows are perfect for kids and adults to create a playful, engaging storytelling experience. Puppets bring joy, teach gratitude, and spark conversation, making this a craft that doubles as entertainment and connection.

Theme Inspiration:

• The First Feast: A gentle story about the first Thanksgiving, perfect for kids.

• Gratitude Tales: Each puppet shares something they are thankful for — silly, sweet, or heartfelt.

• Turkey Trouble: A funny skit full of turkey antics, pumpkin mishaps, or pie chaos.

• Holiday Legends: Invent a magical character or local “Thanksgiving hero” for storytelling fun.

Step-by-Step:

1. Use paper bags, socks, or felt to make simple puppets.

2. Decorate with googly eyes, feathers, yarn, and markers.

3. Write a short script or let kids improvise a funny, heartwarming story.

4. Create a makeshift stage using a table or cardboard box.

5. Perform for family or record the show for long-distance loved ones.

Product Highlights:
🛒 Puppet Show Stage, Build a Puppet Turkey,  paper bags, felt, yarn, glue, markers, googly eyes.

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Creative Variations:
Make a puppet for each family member, create a gratitude-themed play, or combine puppets with a homemade backdrop for a cozy theatrical experience.

Laughter, creativity, and storytelling — puppets make Thanksgiving magical and memorable.

Warmly, Jenna