Everyday heroes come in many forms, and firefighters are among the bravest! They race to help those in need and keep our communities safe. 

When kids are learning about different community helpers, this firefighter puppet craft will be a fun one for them to make! They can use their imaginations and storytelling skills to bring this puppet to life.

Find some more puppet crafts of community helpers and beyond that will keep little hands busy and imaginations growing.

Firefighter Paper Bag Puppet

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Creating a puppet out of a paper bag allows children to explore imaginative play while developing fine motor skills. Kids will also build their hand-eye coordination and practice following instructions as they cut and glue each piece in place. 

This is a great DIY to do with the kids at home or in the classroom, so be sure to download our free firefighter template and grab a paper bag! 

Supplies

• Brown paper bag
• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Glue stick
• Scissors
• Firefighter template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

Start by downloading the firefighter 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 firefighter to life!

First, encourage your child to glue the eyes on the center of the face. For the girl firefighter, glue the eyes to the inside of the eyelashes.

Next, glue the hair to the top portion of the face.

Create the helmet by gluing it to the top of the hair.

Now, glue the sides of the head to the base of the helmet.

Place the helmet badge in the center of the helmet and glue it in place.

Glue the yellow circle buttons to the left of the black circles.

Position the belt strap below the circles and glue it in place.

Attach the outer buckle to the center of the belt strap and glue it in place.

Next, guide your child to glue the inner buckle to the center of the outer buckle.

Take the completed body piece and glue it to the main portion of the paper bag.

Glue the head to the flap portion of the bag. If you’re making a girl firefighter, glue the back of the girl’s head to the back of the flap portion.

Create the arms by gluing the gloves to the end of the arms.

Finally, help your child glue the arms, one on each side of the body.

Be sure to check out our community helpers preschool activities while you’re here! Your kids will love creating more fun DIYs like this one!

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Fun Ideas To Keep Kids Learning

Looking for more fun ideas to keep your little ones learning? Check out some of our playful DIYs and educational activities that are sure to spark their curiosity and creativity!

We make learning fun with hands-on projects that ignite their imagination, captivating books that whisk them away to new worlds, and interactive activities that teach them new skills. There’s something here for every kid, so read on below for ideas that will be a hit!

Community Helper Books

Let’s Meet A Police Officer – Kids love learning about police officers and what they do to keep us safe. This book is the perfect way to teach kids about these brave men and women. Through enjoyable stories and illustrations, kids will learn about the important work that police officers do every day. They’ll also learn about the different tools and equipment that police officers use to do their job. This book is a great way to introduce kids to the brave men and women who keep our communities safe.

Delivering Your Mail – The mail carrier is one of the most important people in the community. They help to connect people by delivering letters and packages. This book is gives a peek into the life of a mail carrier. It’s a great way to help young kids understand what it is maill carriers do!

Whose Hands Are These? – Kids will love testing their detective skills with this book about community helpers. On each page, they’ll find a series of clues that will help them guess who the mystery helper is. With fun illustrations and simple text, this book is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages.

Printable Kids Crafts

Handprint Campfire Craft – This cute little campfire is going to make you want to break out the marshmallows to roast. It’s a simple and fun activity that kids will love! Use our free template for the logs to make creating this cozy scene easy peasy.

Try this fun pirate puppet craft!

Police Officer Puppet Craft – Grab a paper bag and let’s make a police officer puppet with the kiddos! It’s a hands-on way to celebrate our community heroes. Kids can bring their puppets to life and go on imaginative adventures in law enforcement!

Doctor Paper Bag Puppet – Kids can play doctor with this fun puppet! It’s a fun and engaging way to learn about healthcare heroes while encouraging imaginative play. Get ready for check-ups and lots of creative fun!

Astronaut Paper Bag Puppet – Blast off into creativity with a paper bag and our free template! Kids can make their own astronaut puppets in no time. It’s a stellar way to explore the wonders of space and inspire kids to use their imaginations.

Community Helpers Activities

Help your children learn more about professions in their community with these community helpers worksheets. These resources are perfect for teaching kids about the important roles that make our neighborhoods thrive.

They’re designed to complement formal lessons or casual discussions about different community helpers like police officers, veterinarians, chefs, and more. Kids will work on fine motor skills, patterning, counting, beginning sounds, handwriting, and more!

Transform playtime into a learning adventure with these pretend play vet clinic printables! These resources are perfect for young animal lovers, and include everything they’ll need to set up their own vet clinic at home.

Included are printable checklists, patient records, and adorable pet themed stickers that children can use to immerse themselves in imaginative play while learning about animal care. This activity fosters imaginative play and role playing which makes it a fantastic addition to any playroom or classroom.

Encourage imaginative play with these pretend play doctor printables! Your aspiring young doctors will have everything needed to set up a mini medical clinic when they use these printables. You’ll find everything from patient checklists to prescription pads and adorable medical accessories to get them into the role of doctor.

These printables are a fun way for kids to learn about healthcare while using their big imaginations. Download the printables and help them set up their new clinic today!

Make learning about important roles in the community fun with these community helpers clip cards! Kids will practice identifying community helpers and the tools they use with this activity. Each card features a helper on the left and four tool options.

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Invite your child to identify the helper and pin a clothespin on the correct tool. This activity boosts fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and understanding of different jobs. There are 16 helpers featured including teachers, firefighters, and bakers. These clip cards are perfect for engaging and educational play!

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