Imani Puppet

Materials: Giraffe pattern, yellow card stock, photocopier, brown yarn, brown crayons or felt pens, pencil, glue, scissors, ruler. For each child - two wooden clothespins (spring-type).

Preparation: Photocopy the giraffe pattern onto card stock - one for each child. Cut yarn into 2-inch lengths - one for each child.

Instructions to children:

• Cut out the giraffe.
• Color brown spots on the giraffe's body and neck.
• Glue yarn in place for a tail.
• With the teacher's help, fold the giraffe's neck accordion-style as in the sketch.
• Clip clothespins onto the bottom of the giraffe's body to make legs.

Simplification: Teacher cuts out the giraffes for younger children.

Variation: Take outline of giraffe, enlarge it on poster board, place on an easel.