Creating Unicorn Marionettes

 Objective: Using recycled materials, students will create and manipulate their own unicorn marionettes.

Materials:

• Paper towel rolls
• Beads
  
• Yarns
• Glue gun and hot glue
• Popsicle sticks
• Googly eyes
• Paint
• Pipe cleaners
• Hole punch
• Hair dryer
• Pom-poms (for unicorn tails)

Procedure:

Preparation: To save time, pre-cut the paper towel rolls and punch holes in them.

1. Painting: Give each student one short and one long paper towel roll to paint in their desired color.
2. Drying: To speed up the drying process, use a hair dryer on the painted paper towel rolls.
3. Attaching the Head: Add yarns to the upper part of the short paper towel roll (neck and bottom). Use 10 beads for the neck and secure the short paper towel roll (head) in place.
4. Creating the Legs: Attach yarns to the lower part of the long paper towel roll (legs) and add 10 beads. Assist students who need help securing the beads.
5. Adding Details:
   • Tail: Attach a pom-pom to the bottom of the long paper towel roll for the unicorn's tail.
6. Hair: Tie yarns to the top of the short paper towel roll for the unicorn's hair.
   
• Ears: Cut triangular shapes from pipe cleaners and attach them to the sides of the short paper towel roll.
• Horn: Attach a small, pointed piece of pipe cleaner to the top of the short paper towel roll.
• Finishing Touches: Use the hot glue gun to attach googly eyes. Students can line up to have these details added.

Have you ever created a marionette? Share your experience in the comments below! 

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