Foot Puppet

The Basic Idea

Try popping different things on your feet and make them dance around! You could try fluffy socks, novelty slippers, an empty box, or even tie a scarf or piece of fabric (the sillier the better!). A lovely way to give your wee one a new sensory experience and explore different textures and shapes together.

Over to you, wee one

See if your wee one will bring you other objects to try! Go ahead and give it a go, even if it doesn’t stay on your foot—exploring and experimenting is all part of the fun.

Cheeky Bonuses

• Decision making
• Problem-solving and curiosity
• Sensory development
• You can sit up and drink a cup of tea while they play on the floor! 

Variations

• Try using more unusual items like toys, wrap them in paper, tinfoil, foil blankets (the sillier the better!)
• Make a different noise when your child touches your feet and turn it into a game of sounds.
• Turn your foot puppets into characters and explore different emotions

And Remember...

Don’t worry about feeling a bit silly—what matters most is enjoying the moment and having fun with your wee one.