Crows are clever birds known for their intelligence and playful nature but also have a bit of mystery to them. Kids can bring one to life with this easy crow puppet!

A plain paper bag will turn into a cute crow with a little creativity and imagination. It’s a fun activity to do when teaching kids about animals, as a fun storybook companion, or even as a spooky yet cute craft for Halloween.

If your kids love this crow puppet, they’ll be excited to see what other paper bag puppets they can make! Keep the fun going with a whole collection of characters just waiting to come to life.

Black Crow Printable Craft

Cover Image of the Crow Puppet Craft with the word Crow Puppet Craft For Kids Free Template in the middle

When kids make this puppet, they won’t even realize they’re developing fine motor skills and strengthening cognitive, social, and emotional skills through imaginative play. When children use their imaginations, they develop vocabulary and social skills.

Role-playing and storytelling help them understand the world around them better and boost their self-confidence.

So download the free template and grab a paper bag for kids to go on pretend adventures with their black bird puppet!

Supplies

Brown paper bag
Colored cardstock or construction paper
Glue stick
Scissors
Crow template (click the “click here to get your freebie” image at the end of the post)

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Directions

Start by downloading the template and printing it out. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring the crow to life!

Hand holding the Raccoon Handprint Craft template

First, guide your child to glue the eyes to the center of the face.

Hand gluing the eyes of the Crow Puppet Craft

Next, help your child glue the beak below the eyes.

Hand gluing the beak of the Crow Puppet Craft

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Glue the body of the crow to the main portion of the brown paper bag.

Hand gluing the black body paper of the Crow Puppet Craft

Position the wings on the sides of the black paper and glue them in place.

Hand gluing the wings of the Crow Puppet Craft

Next, encourage your child to glue the feet to the bottom portion of the body.

Hand gluing the feet of the Crow Puppet Craft

Finish up by gluing the head to the flap portion of the paper bag.

Be sure to check out our Animal crafts while you’re here! There are so many fun ideas!

Hand holding finished example of the Crow Puppet Craft

Easy Raccoon Craft

Animal Ideas For Children

If your kids can’t get enough of creatures big and small, we’ve rounded up some exciting animal ideas that are sure to spark their curiosity and keep them busy learning.

There’s no shortage of ways to explore the animal kingdom together, so keep reading below for fresh book suggestions and hands-on projects perfect for your little animal lovers!

Two finished example of the Crow Puppet Craft

Animal Books For Kids

One of our favorite things to do whenever we start a new unit is to begin with books. Grab these popular books from your library or grab them from Amazon to add to your home collection!

Bear Can’t Wait– If your child loves the Bear series of books, they’ll want to read the newest one where Bear plans a special surprise for Hare!

A Walk Through the Woods– This beautiful and intricate children’s book will keep children engaged and wanting to turn the page!

Owl Babies– Kids will relate to the message of this cute little book. In it, owl babies are waiting and worrying, will Mommy return? There’s a great resolution and fun illustrations as well.

Animal Themed Crafts

Owl Popsicle Stick Craft – Hoot hoot! Your little owlets can create an owl using popsicle sticks and our free template! This fun and easy craft is a great way to introduce kids to the fascinating world of animals while encouraging their creativity.

Related: Forest Animal Worksheets

Moose Handprint Craft – Kids will have some moose sized fun when they turn their handprints into a friendly and cute moose! No messy paint is involved, so cleaning up is a breeze, plus, you’ll love the keepsake they make.

Collage image of the Animal Themed Crafts

Raccoon Puppet Craft: This little woodland animal will come to life with a paper bag and our free template! Once kids have completed their new puppet pal, they will be excited to go on imaginative adventures.

Hedgehog Toilet Paper Roll Crafts – Roll into some fun with this adorable hedgehog! Kids can recycle a toilet paper roll to create their spiky new friend. It’s a fun, eco-friendly activity that brings woodland animals to life while boosting creativity.

Forest Animal Printables For Kids

These adorable hedgehog worksheets are here to help your kids learn with engaging activities they’ll love. Kids will be excited to do handwriting practice, letter recognition, and coloring right along with these cute critters.

Your little ones will enjoy tracing, labeling, and exploring the letter Hh to make literacy skills exciting! Download and print these free worksheets to bring a little extra joy when learning about animals or the letter H!

Bring a bit of nature indoors with these free printable forest animal coloring pages! They’ll keep little ones entertained while they learn about the animals that call the forest home. These simple printables are great for all ages and skill levels.

Try this Paper Plate Skunk Craft

Your kids can use their creativity with 8 unique animals to color, including a skunk, deer, raccoon, and more. Download these free coloring pages for a fun, relaxing activity that also helps build fine motor skills!

Collage image of the Forest Animal Printables For Kids

These free printable fox coloring pages are the perfect last minute activity for any time you need one! These coloring sheets are sure to be a hit whether your child adores foxes, you’re diving into a forest themed unit, or you just need something fun to do.

They’re designed for preschool, kindergarten, and 1st grade, and each page includes a simple sentence for kids to read or practice reading as they color. Five adorable pages will have your little ones entertained and learning in no time!

Finished example of the Crow Puppet Craft

Get ready for some hands-on fun with these forest animal word cards! There’s so many ways to use the cards. Kids can use the cards to tell silly stories or create a mini forest for their animals with play dough and other materials.

Skunk Paper Bag Puppet Craft

You can also try pairing them with magnetic letters, sensory bins, or even dry erase boards for extra learning. Let their imaginations run wild with these fun, versatile word cards!

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