Looking for a fun and easy craft activity for your kids? Why not try making these adorable animal paper bag puppets! With just a few simple supplies and a bit of creativity, your kids can create their very own puppets that they can use for imaginative play or to put on their own puppet show.
Supplies:
- Small brown paper bags
- Construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Markers or crayons
Instructions:
1. Start by choosing which animals you want to make. You can use the image above for inspiration, or let your children come up with their own ideas. Some fun animal options include a lion, elephant, dog, or cat.
2. Cut out the different parts of the animal from the construction paper. You will need a head, ears, eyes, nose, and any other details that will make your animal unique.
3. Use the glue stick to attach the different paper pieces onto the front of the paper bag. Make sure to leave space for the puppet’s mouth.
4. Once all the pieces are attached, use the markers or crayons to add any details or coloring to the puppet.
5. Have your child stick their hand through the back of the paper bag and use their fingers to move the puppet’s mouth. They can now put on their own puppet show!
Animal Paper Bag Puppet Ideas:
Lion:
This lion paper bag puppet is perfect for kids who love big cats. Use yellow and orange paper to create a mane and cute lion ears. Draw on a nose and whiskers with a black marker.
Elephant:
This elephant paper bag puppet is a fun way to teach kids about the animal kingdom. Cut out some large elephant ears from gray paper and use black paper to create eyes and a nose.
Dog:
This cute dog puppet is sure to be a hit with your children. Use brown paper to create floppy ears and a black marker to draw on its nose and mouth. Add a collar with a marker or by gluing on a strip of construction paper.
Cat:
This sweet little kitty puppet is perfect for kids who love cats. Use pink paper to create the insides of the ears and a black marker to draw on the eyes and nose. Add whiskers with a white crayon or chalk.
These animal paper bag puppets are a fun and easy way for your child to express their creativity and engage in imaginative play. They are great for rainy days or just as an activity to keep kids entertained during long car rides. So gather up your supplies and start making some cute and cuddly animal friends!
