As young kids all over the country head back to school, there’s one thing on all of their minds: fun!And what better way to celebrate the beginning of a new school year than with a fun and easy project?
This crayon paper bag puppet is perfect for kids of all ages and can be easily made with just a few supplies.
It’s not only super cute, but it’s also great for dramatic play. Kids can use their imaginations to bring their hand puppets to life and tell all sorts of stories.
Plus, it’s a great way to use those old paper bags that are taking up space in your kitchen cabinets. So gather up your supplies and let’s get started! Also, be sure to check out all of our back to school crafts for more fun ideas.
Crayon Puppet Craft
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Supplies
- Brown paper bag
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Crayon template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)
Directions
Start by downloading the crayon template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this crayon to life!
First, encourage your child to take the top of the crayon wrapper and glue it to the top of the crayon.
Next, guide your child to take one of the black strips and glue it near the bottom of the wrapper.
Now, assemble the mouth by gluing the tongue to the mouth, ensuring a perfect fit. Trim off any excess paper for a clean finish.
Place the mouth in the middle of the crayon top, just above the black strip.
Next, glue the eyes in the middle of the crayon top, just above the mouth.
Help your child position the cheeks on either side of the mouth and glue them in place.
Take the bottom of the crayon wrapper and glue it to the main piece of the brown bag.
Place the bottom of the crayon on the bottom of the wrapper and glue it in place.
Glue the 2nd black strip just above the bottom of the crayon piece.
Position the label in the middle of the crayon wrapper, above the 2nd black strip, and glue it in place.
Finally, glue the top of the crayon to the flap portion of the paper lunch bag.
Be sure to check out our other puppet crafts while you’re here! Your kids will love creating more fun projects like this one!
Back To School Ideas
Fall is a great time to learn, and what better way to learn than with a back to school themed unit? You can create a unit that is full of fun activities that will help your young kids learn all about the fall season and back to school.
So get ready to learn and have some fun with these ideas!
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Fall Books For Kids
Next time you’re looking for fun storytime activities with your little one, grab a book from your shelf and read to them! Below are some of the top fall-themed books for kids.
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves: The mischievous old lady swallowed a handful of leaves! Her tummy started to rumble. So she swallowed some more items. Then, even more. But as her stomach grew full, the leaves began to poke out through her mouth… when suddenly – poofffff! – it turned into a scarecrow!
Pete The Cat Falling For Autumn: Pete is not a fan of fall. But he decides to do some detective work and finds out that there are many things about this season he loves, like corn mazes, hayrides, wearing scarves, and apple picking! This story helps kids learn that even though they might not love every season of the year, there are still good parts to each one.
We’re Going On A Leaf Hunt: The seasons are changing, the days are getting shorter, and children everywhere are starting to make plans for their favorite outdoor adventures – and what could be more fun than a Leaf Hunt?!
Fall & Back To School Crafts
Try adding in some of these fall and back to school ideas:
Paper Plate Apple Craft – This project is such a fun way for kids to learn about apples and the fall season! They can paint the paper plate red or green, then cut and glue on construction paper leaves and a stem.
It’s a great way to get them excited about the new school year and all the fun that comes with it! Plus, it makes a great decoration for your child’s desk or fridge.
Acorn Craft For Kids – This acorn DIY is simple enough for even young children to do, and it’s a great way to work on fine motor skills! Grab the free template and make it this spring.
Handprint Fall Tree Craft – Fall is a wonderful time of year to celebrate nature’s bounty with your family. One fun way to do this is by making handprint trees. This makes a beautiful keepsake that kids can hang on the fridge or give to grandparents. Plus, it’s a great way to teach kids about the changing seasons.
Brown Paper Bag Owl Craft – Have your little one create their very own wise owl puppet! It’s the perfect way to spark their imagination and creativity. Just follow the simple instructions and use a brown paper bag as the base for this adorable idea. It’s a great activity for a rainy afternoon in the fall!
Try this pencil name craft for young kids!
Fall Activities For Kids
Fall is a great time to learn new things and what better way to do that than with some fun worksheets? Kids can practice counting, graphing, colors, letter recognition, and more with these fall worksheets for preschool.
And they’ll have so much fun doing it, that they won’t even realize they’re learning! So go ahead and print out some fall worksheets for your little learners.
It’s that time of year again! Time to break out the back to school supplies and get ready for a new year of learning. However, going back to school can also be a stressful time for kids. To help ease the transition, try playing this back to school bingo game. This game can be played by families at home or in the classroom, and it’s a great way to get everyone excited about the new school year!
As the leaves begin to change color, it’s time to get out the crayons and colored pencils! These fall color by sight word worksheets are a fun way for kids to learn sight words while also practicing their fine motor skills. Simply print out the pages and have your child color in the picture according to the key.
Our hedgehog worksheets are perfect for the little animal lovers in your life. These adorable hedgehog-themed activities will help them practice letter recognition, tracing, and visual discrimination skills! Print them out today for some fun, fall-time learning!
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Crayon Paper Bag Puppet Craft For Kids
This crayon paper bag puppet craft is perfect for kids as they head back to school. It's a great way to get creative and have some fun pretend playtime.
Materials
- Brown paper bag
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Crayon template
Instructions
- Download the crayon template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Take the top of the crayon wrapper and glue it to the top of the crayon. Next, take one of the black strips and glue it near the bottom of the wrapper.
- Create the mouth by gluing the tongue to the mouth. Trim off any excess paper that hangs off.
- Place the mouth in the middle of the crayon top and glue it on top of the black strip.
- Next, glue the eyes in the middle of the crayon top, just above the mouth.
- Position the cheeks on either side of the mouth and glue them in place.
- Take the bottom of the crayon wrapper and glue it to the main piece of the brown bag.
- Place the bottom of the crayon on the bottom of the wrapper and glue it in place. Glue the 2nd black strip just above the bottom of the crayon piece.
- Glue the label in the middle of the crayon wrapper, above the 2nd black strip.
- Finish up by gluing the top of the crayon to the flap portion of the brown paper bag.
Paper Bag Crayon Template
Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.
Viktoria
Monday 16th of September 2024
Lovely
Sam
Monday 16th of September 2024
Thanks!
Cheryl
Saturday 3rd of August 2024
Very disappointed that I had to go through tons of ads to find the 'click here' for the crayon template only to never find it. Why make it so difficult?
Sam
Monday 5th of August 2024
So sorry it's not clear. We are transitioning now to have only 1 way to download, but we have 1,500 posts so it'll take quite a while to change them all over. Since you’re a subscriber, you just need to click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form. After that, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Princess
Tuesday 15th of August 2023
Can I have your template thank you
Sam
Tuesday 15th of August 2023
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you've been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it'll automatically redirect you to the download page.
Katie
Tuesday 18th of July 2023
There is no place for me to put in an email to get the template. Can you help me with this? Thanks!
Sam
Wednesday 19th of July 2023
The form is above the comments section, under the heading titled “Paper Bag Crayon Template”. If you're not able to see it, it most likely means you have a firewall or adblocker blocking it from appearing. If you can allow the page or try from a personal device, you should be able to see it. Also, you can open it in an incognito window to see it as well.
Krista
Monday 17th of July 2023
I'm not receiving the templates when I ask for them. I don't see a button on this page where I can push either.
Sam
Monday 17th of July 2023
Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page. It's only the 1st time that it's sent to your email inbox.