The Nutcracker Stick Puppets
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"The Nutcracker Stick Puppets" is written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade (Ages 5-8). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
2 pages in this set
The Nutcracker stick puppets for K to 2nd grade: six characters to color, cut and tape to craft sticks, from Clara to Drosselmeyer. Part of our Christmas holiday activities collection.
How do I use this resource?
Use the puppets to retell The Nutcracker in small groups or put on a short puppet show. Print on card stock so they hold up to play.
What students will practice
- Gives Kindergarten students seasonal counting, vocabulary, and fine-motor activities themed around Christmas and Easter.
- Builds early counting and matching skills alongside coloring and cutting practice that strengthens pencil control.
- Works as low-pressure seasonal filler for the days around a holiday break, not core skill instruction.
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FAQ
How do I use The Nutcracker Stick Puppets?
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Use the puppets to retell The Nutcracker in small groups or put on a short puppet show. Print on card stock so they hold up to play.
What is The Nutcracker Stick Puppets?
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Two pages with three puppets each: Clara, Fritz, The Nutcracker, The Sugar Plum Fairy, The Mouse King and Drosselmeyer. Each puppet has a tab marked stick.
Can I use The Nutcracker Stick Puppets at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 2nd Grade Christmas resources are there?
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53 printable resources, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Christmas resources for?
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These are written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 5-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Christmas resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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