Sing Along with Cindrella
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Sing along with Cindrella by learning simple songs, making a paper puppet of Cindrella, and performing a short musical scene.

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Step-by-step guide to Sing Along with Cindrella

What you need
Adult supervision required, coloring materials such as crayons markers or colored pencils, craft stick or straw, glue stick or tape, paper, pencil, scissors, stickers or glitter optional

Step 1

Gather all your materials and place them on a clear table or the floor so you can reach everything easily.

Step 2

Draw a simple Cinderella shape on the paper using your pencil.

Step 3

Color your Cinderella drawing with your coloring materials to make her bright and cheerful.

Step 4

Cut out the Cinderella drawing along the outline using scissors with an adult helping you.

Step 5

Attach the cutout to the craft stick or straw using glue or tape so it becomes a puppet.

Step 6

Pick one simple song you want to sing along with Cinderella.

Step 7

Sing the song aloud two or three times to practice the tune and words.

Step 8

Write two short lines for a tiny musical scene for Cinderella to say.

Step 9

Use your puppet and practice saying the two lines while moving the puppet once or twice.

Step 10

Perform your short musical scene and sing the song while acting with your Cinderella puppet.

Step 11

Share your finished Cindrella sing along on DIY.org

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can we use if we don't have a craft stick or straw for the puppet handle?

If you don't have a craft stick or straw for step 5, you can glue a folded strip of cardboard, a clean wooden spoon, or a popsicle stick substitute to the back of the cutout to make a sturdy puppet handle.

The glue or tape isn't holding my cutout to the handle—how can I fix it?

If the cutout keeps coming loose during step 5, press the glued area under a heavy book for 10–15 minutes, use a strip of clear tape across the front and back, or trim excess paper where the handle sits so it lies flat.

How can I adapt the activity for younger or older children?

For younger children skip step 4 by using pre-cut Cinderella shapes and a straw taped to the back for a quick puppet and sing a one-line chorus, while older kids can add detailed coloring in step 3, write longer dialogue in step 8, or make a cardboard stage for step 10.

How can we extend or personalize the Cindrella sing-along to make it more creative?

To personalize and extend the project, create extra paper characters and props in steps 2–5, decorate a cardboard stage for step 10, and record the performance to upload to DIY.org in step 11.

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Facts about music and puppetry for kids

✂️ Paper puppets are a form of papercraft you can make in minutes—scissors, markers, a straw or stick, and a brass fastener make moving parts easy!

🐭 In Disney's 1950 film Cinderella, the friendly mice (like Jaq and Gus) help make her dress and are key sidekicks in the story.

🎭 Performing a short musical scene builds confidence, memory, and teamwork—kids who act often feel braver speaking up.

🎵 Singing together can boost mood and even help people sync their breathing and heartbeats — music brings groups closer!

👗 The Cinderella story has hundreds of versions around the world — it's one of the most retold fairy tales!

How do I do the "Sing Along with Cindrella" activity?

Start by choosing one or two simple, short songs and print or write easy-to-read lyrics. Teach the tune line by line, using clapping or call-and-response. Make a paper puppet of Cindrella together (decorate, attach to a stick). Rehearse a tiny musical scene: assign roles, practice entrances and a short finale. Keep the performance under five minutes and celebrate with applause. Adapt steps to your child’s attention span.

What materials do I need for Sing Along with Cindrella?

You’ll need cardstock or heavy paper, crayons or markers, child-safe scissors, glue or tape, a popsicle stick or straw for the puppet handle, yarn for hair, printed or written lyrics, and a device to play backing music if desired. Optional extras: stickers, glitter (use glue and supervise), simple costume pieces (hat, ribbon), and a small box or sheet to make a stage.

What ages is this activity suitable for?

This activity works well for children aged about 3 to 8. Preschoolers (3–5) enjoy simple songs, puppet play, and adult-led cues; early elementary kids (5–8) can learn short lines, help craft the puppet, and take on roles. Adjust complexity, rehearsal length, and supervision to match attention span and scissor skills. Younger kids will need more hands-on help and simpler lyrics.

What are the benefits of doing Sing Along with Cindrella?

Singing and performing build language, memory, and listening skills while puppet-making strengthens fine motor control and creativity. Short rehearsals boost confidence, social skills, and turn-taking, and a family performance encourages bonding and positive feedback. It’s also a low-pressure way to develop stage presence and emotional expression. Keep activities playful to maintain motivation and nurture a love of music.
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