~ Cut off the bottom quarter of the plate (enough so that the child's hand can fit into the shell of the plates).
~ Paint plates red with black polka dots (or another design - let the kids be creative). Paint a large black circle at the top of the plate - where the ladybug's head will be.
~ Using construction paper, cut out 6 legs for the ladybug and glue or staple them onto the puppet.
~ Glue or staple pipe cleaner stems to the top of the ladybug's head for antennas.
~ Glue squiggle eyes on the ladybug's head for eyes.
~ Encourage the children to take this puppet home and have a puppet show for their family.