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Parent’s Guide to Kid Shows on Netflix & DIY Sock Puppet Craft

By Mom Note: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links

This is a partnered post with Netflix as a member of the Stream Team.

Teaching our kids life-long social-emotional skills such as compassion, kindness, confidence and empathy can be difficult for parents. I have found that when working with young children if you can connect a favorite show to the skill that you want to help instill in your child, the easier it is for the child to connect with. So many times when I am talking with my kids I will turn and say, “remember that time in Care Bears when…” and my daughter can recall and relate to what I am saying.  We can use the stories that our children watch to teach them about being kind, caring and empathetic.

The values found in Netflix originals spread far and wide, and your go-to guide for shows that emphasize character building is right here. No one holds a candle to the teamwork of Project Mc2 and the cast of Julie’s Greenroom know a thing or two about self-esteem and stage presence.

Parent’s Guide to Kid Shows on Netflix
Parent's Guide to kid Shows on Netflix

In addition to the Netflix shows, I have loved our latest project… Sock Puppets!

DIY Sock Puppet Craft

The kids and I enjoy making crafts together.  I try to get some ideas together before the kids get out of school for fun activities during the summer.  Recently Netflix sent us a kit to make some fun Netflix DIY Sock Puppet Crafts and they turned out so cute!

Caroline made Kip from Word Party.

Netflix Sock Puppets

Jonah made a version of Walter from Beat Bugs.

Making Sock Puppets

I made Peri from Julie’s Greenroom.

Peri Sock Puppet

We had so much fun making these sock puppets.  The kids really got into it and wanted me to film them playing a game with them.  I captured it on an Instagram video.

A post shared by Kathy Hodson (@amomsimpression) on Mar 28, 2017 at 7:37pm PDT


Using sock puppets to play out emotions is a great way to get kids to talk about their feelings.  They are able to problem solve and use their imaginations to tell a story.  Making them was a lot of fun and we plan on doing it again this summer.  You can make your own sock puppets with your kids as well.  I can think of a lot more Netflix characters that my kids want to make from some of their favorite shows.

Here are a few fun supplies that you might want to have on hand if you want to make some sock puppets of your own.

 

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New Netflix Kids Shows

There are a lot of fun kids shows releasing on Netflix this month.  Be sure to check them out with your kiddos!

Netflix Kid Shows The Secret Life of Pets (4/22), Happy Feet (5/1), Kazoops! Season 3 (4/28), Spirit: Riding Free (5/5), All Hail King Julien: Exiled (5/12)

 

What fun activities do you have planned to do with your kids this summer?

As part of the Netflix Stream Team I received a year long membership and other promotional materials.

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Kat Hodson is the founder of A Mom's Impression, a wife to a handsome man, a mom to a beautiful girl, a sweet boy, and a first grade teacher. She loves to shop, cook, read, take photos, and hang out with her family. Her life may be hectic, but it is an exciting ride!

I am a Midwestern Mommy born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. I am married to my soul mate, and together we have begun the ride of our lives… Parenthood. Together we are figuring out how to make it work with two full-time jobs, a 6 year old and his four year old sister.READ MORE ABOUT KATHY
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