Using only paper, scissors, and glue stick or tape, learners will make paper puppets and bring characters to life! Paper puppets are a fun way to combine art and storytelling - after we make puppets, kids can create different voices or props to go along with them. In this class, we'll create a different kind of simple paper puppet each week: some will go on their hands like a hand puppet, some may be finger puppets, others will be operated with two hands. Students are encouraged to get creative with their designs and branch off into their own ideas! By the end of class, students will have a collection of paper puppets they can use to put on shows, tell stories, or give as gifts. **Materials needed**: paper (construction paper works great, though printer paper works fine too), scissors, glue stick and/or scotch tape, pencil, markers or colored pencils