The finger leg puppet templates have grey circles to indicate where the finger holes go, and a lighter grey outline as a rough guide for the rest of the You can download the finger leg puppet template here. This printable is an A4 sized pdf file, you will need a pdf reader such as adobe acrobat to open it. Zacchaeus gladly welcomed Jesus to his home, so we know that Zacchaeus was happy to get to know Jesus. Would you be happy if Jesus found you and asked to come to your house? The crowd is not happy about Jesus eating with Zacchaeus. The crowd says that Zacchaeus is a sinner.
Background: Today we’re learning about Zacchaeus. He was a tax collector. In Jesus’ day, men worked for the Roman government in a specific area collecting money for taxes from the people. The tax collectors were protected by the soldiers. There were different kinds of taxes the people had to pay. The tax collectors were responsible for collecting land tax, a census tax and a tax for temple operations.
Most people didn’t like the tax collectors. A lot of times, people even refused their change because they didn't even want to touch the money after the tax collector had touched it! A lot of the tax collectors were getting rich by charging over the tax amount and keeping the extra they collected. There wasn't anything the people could do to stop their cheating. Matthew, a Disciple of Jesus was also a tax collector. Now, think about this A Disciple was a tax collector and here’s Zacchaeus who is a tax collector. Jesus is associating with them and most people do not like them because of their jobs.
Jesus wants everyone to stop sinning and go to heaven. Zacchaeus is found in Luke 19:1-10.
This paper puppet takes no time to make and will be a delight for the kids in your life. Parents, teachers, grandparents, aunts and uncles will love to make it!
This talking puppet comes to join a collection of other featured in Origami Spirit. The creative minds of two origami designers came together to create this delightful and easy paper puppet:. David Donahue came up with a, which he uses as a card or iPhone stand. Rikki Donachie turned the double pyramid into a delightful talking puppet by changing the direction of just one fold. This is a great example of by applying a small transformation to a previously created figure. Looking for ways to modify existing models, and then visualizing what they can become is a way to start making our own origami figures. This video will give you instructions on how to turn the double pyramid into a paper puppet.
In no time at all you will be playing with your students, your children, your grandchildren, your nephews or your nieces! Materials needed to make the paper puppet:. A square of paper 6 x 6 inches (15 x 15 cm).
Access to this. A marker to draw the eyes or two little paper circles and glue to paste them on. Optional things to add to the puppet:. Paper ears. Hair made with paper or yarn.
A tongue. A hat. A bow tie Origami purists might wiggle about pasting tongue, eyes and hair to this puppet, but sometimes we have to sacrifice purism for the sake of having a lot of fun! Related Posts:. ————— If you like what you find here, and receive alerts for coming posts via e-mail –They are FREE!