The Nutcracker Study & Puppet Theater
Bring the Nutcracker Into Your Home This Christmas
Read the story, listen to Tchaikovsky, build a four-scene puppet theater, and perform the whole ballet for your family. Written for ages 5 to 10.
Pre-sale price ends November 20. Download arrives by email on November 20.
Digital product. PDF download delivered by email on November 20.
Discover the Story. Build the Theater. Perform the Nutcracker.
Discover
Read the story aloud, meet the characters, and hear the music Tchaikovsky wrote for them.
Create
Print and assemble the theater, the puppets, and four scene backdrops.
Perform
Use the script, music cues, programmes, and tickets for a real family show.
What's Inside
The Nutcracker Study Companion
A warm, read-aloud study written for ages 5 to 10, with everything planned for you.
- Parent note, a four-session plan, and a two-week plan
- How the story grew, from Hoffmann's 1816 tale to the 1892 ballet
- A read-aloud retelling and six character studies
- A ballet section with 16 vocabulary words
- Crafts, a playbill-style certificate, and a review page
The Puppet Theater Production Kit
Everything you need to stage the ballet at home, with nothing to plan from scratch.
- Four scene backdrops and printable puppets and props
- Character cards and scene cards
- A music cue sheet that says which track to play and when
- A full narrated script with a curtain call
- Two programme designs, printable tickets, and performer's tips
The Whole Story, On Your Own Stage
The Christmas Eve Party
Clara receives a nutcracker from Drosselmeyer.
The Midnight Battle
The toys come to life and face the Mouse King.
The Snow Forest
A winter journey as the snowflakes dance.
The Land of the Sweets
The Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes Clara.
Meet the Celesta, Tchaikovsky's Secret Instrument
Tchaikovsky found a brand new instrument in Paris and brought it to Russia in secret, so no one else could use it first. Your children will hear its bell-like sound in the Sugar Plum Fairy's dance, then try a water-glass music activity of their own.
Learning Through Beauty and Story
Made for ages 5 to 10
Gentle language and hands-on activities, as simple as the story needs to be.
Ready in minutes
Session plans for four sittings or two weeks. Print, read, and begin.
Music woven in
A cue sheet matches Tchaikovsky's music to every scene.
A real family show
Tickets, programmes, and a certificate make it feel like opening night.
The Nutcracker Study & Puppet Theater
Pre-sale ends November 20
- Study companion and puppet theater kit
- One-time purchase
- PDF download emailed on November 20
- Print at home
- Lifetime access to your purchased files
Good to Know
How does the pre-sale work?
You pay the pre-sale price today. On November 20 we email your PDF download link. The price goes up to $17 after the pre-sale ends, so ordering now locks in the 50% savings.
What ages is this for?
It is written for ages 5 to 10, the same ages that most often see the Nutcracker on stage. Younger children enjoy cutting out the puppets and acting out the scenes, and older children enjoy the history, the music, and the script.
Do I need a special printer?
No. Everything prints on standard paper at home, or at a local print shop. Cardstock works well for the puppets and backdrops.
Can I print it more than once or share it?
Print as many times as you like for your own family. Please do not share the single-family file. We offer co-op and classroom licenses, so email help@mymegabundles.com.
Is it only for homeschoolers?
No. Homeschool families, teachers, ballet families, and gift-givers all enjoy it. It fits any approach, including Charlotte Mason and Montessori-inspired learning.
What about refunds and ESA invoices?
Because this is a digital product, all sales are final. If you use an Education Savings Account, email help@mymegabundles.com and we will send an invoice you can submit for reimbursement.
The Nutcracker is part of our Puppet Theater Series, where each set brings a beloved classic story to life.
Give your children a stage this Christmas.
Pre-order now and perform the Nutcracker this December.
50% off ends November 20
One-time purchase · PDF emailed November 20 · Print at home
