Dr. Seuss’s Fox in Socks is one of the silliest books of all! It’s loaded with fun tongue twisters and crazy characters doing all sorts of things.

We love the main character of this classic book, so we created this Fox in Socks paper bag puppet craft for kids!

It’s the newest addition to our collection of Dr. Seuss crafts for kids. If your kids love Dr. Seuss’s characters, be sure to bookmark this page and come back to it often for all our new projects!

If you haven’t read it yet, the two main characters are the Fox in Socks and Mr. Knox. The tricky fox tries to get Mr. Knox to try to say tons of crazy rhymes with the different characters in the book.

Read on below or watch our quick video tutorial to see how easy it is to make this Dr. Seuss craft with your kids or students!

Fox In Socks Craft Idea

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Young kids love making paper bag puppets because they’re not only fun to put together but once they’re done they also get to play with them!

Moms and teachers love them because they’re a classic craft that’s inexpensive to make and only uses common supplies.

Supplies

• Brown paper bag
• Colored card stock (orange & blue)
• White card stock
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Fox in Socks paper bag puppet template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

Start by downloading the Fox 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 Fox template to life!

Have your kids grab the orange piece that will serve as the fox’s body. Show them the bottom of the brown paper bag and explain how this will be where their fox starts to take shape. Guide them in applying glue to the back of the orange piece and carefully positioning it at the bottom of the bag.

Next up is bringing our fox’s character to life with its head. Help your kids apply glue to the top flap of the brown paper bag. Gently guide them as they position the head onto the flap, making sure it’s just right.

Now, let’s give our fox some personality with its eyes. Hand your kids the white pieces that will become the eyes of the fox. Show them where to place these on the fox’s face.

Have the kids apply glue to the socks and place them at the end of both arms.

Finally, it’s time to give our fox some arms. Show your kids the arms you’ve prepared and explain how they’ll be attached to the backside of the paper bag. That’s it!

This Fox in Sock paper bag puppet is so cute!

We’re sure kids will love this fun Dr. Seuss character and will enjoy playing with this puppet craft even after they’ve finished creating it. For more crafts like this, be sure to check out our other animal crafts for kids!

Fox In Socks Craft Notes

When we were making this Dr. Seuss craft, we wanted to make it look as close to the original character as possible. That meant we needed to make the fox have jagged fur, like in the book. We did this, and love the way it turned out!

But, the one downside was that it meant more detailed cutting which may be difficult for younger children.

Once the template is completely cut out, the rest of the craft is easy peasy. It’s just a few pieces to glue together.

We’d recommend cutting out all the pieces ahead of time if you’re doing this craft with little kids. I always sit down at night after the kids are sleeping, and cut out template pieces while watching a show or something so it never seems long or tedious.

If you’re doing this craft and want the kids to cut out the template pieces, be sure to add more time to the prep phase. We would estimate this cutting for ages 8 and up.

More Dr. Seuss Activities & Ideas

Young readers everywhere love Dr. Seuss and his quirky, whimsical stories. From the Cat in the Hat to Green Eggs and Ham, they’re a fantastic way to introduce children to the world of reading and imagination! But why stop at just reading Dr. Seuss’s books? Here are some fun activities inspired by his works that are perfect for celebrating Dr Seuss’ birthday on March 2nd or just because!

Dr. Seuss Books For Kids

Here are some of the best Dr Seuss books for young children!

Are You My Mother? is a cute book about a little bird who’s trying to find his mom in a big world!

Oh, The Places You’ll Go! – This book is a classic Dr. Seuss book about the ups and downs of life. It’s such a great read and will soon become your kid’s new favorite book!

Dr. Seuss Second Book Collection– This boxed set of five Beginner Books by Dr. Seuss—The Cat in the Hat Comes Back, Dr. Seuss’s ABC, Oh Say Can You Say?, Oh the Thinks You Can Think!, and I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! is a great addition to your home library.

Dr. Seuss Week Crafts

Want more Dr. Seuss crafts? We’ve got you covered! Check out these easy crafts below:

Horton Hears A Who Paper Plate Craft – This fun and easy Horton craft is a great activity for kids. They can paint the plates, cut out the pieces, and glue them all together. It’s a great way to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day or any day!

Paper Bag Put Me In The Zoo Craft – It’s time to get creative with your kids! This puppet craft is simple and perfect for young kids. They’ll love pretending they’re in the zoo, and you’ll love how easy it is to make.

Cat in the Hat Craft – Your kids will have a blast making this easy papercraft based on one of their favorite Dr. Seuss characters. All you need is some paint and some simple supplies that you probably already have around the house. Let the fun begin!

Lorax Paper Cup Craft – Is The Lorax your kid’s favorite character? Then they have to make this adorable paper cup craft! Download the free template and gather your art supplies to get started. Your kiddos will love this simple craft, and you’ll love how cute it turns out!

Activities For Dr Seuss Week

Looking for a fun way for kids to practice their fine motor skills? These Dr. Seuss color by number printables are perfect! Just download and print, then let the kids go crazy coloring in their favorite characters from Dr. Seuss’s stories.

Looking for a fun activity for Read Across America Week? These free printable Dr. Seuss headbands are exactly what you need. This free printable pack features all the best characters from your kid’s favorite books, and it’s a great way to get them excited about reading.

Make learning fun with this Green Eggs and Ham sensory bin! Young learners can practice counting the green eggs and ham as they play. It’s a great book companion activity and will bring this classic story to life!

These Cat in the Hat math worksheets will help your kids count to 100 in a fun and engaging way. It combines their love of reading with math skills, making it a perfect activity for Dr. Seuss week. Download and print these worksheets to promote independent work or use them as a group activity.

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Fox In Socks Paper Bag Puppet Template