Just finished reading Fox in Socks and need something to do next?

This fox in socks paper bag puppet craft is made for preschoolers through early elementary (ages 3–8) and fits right into your day. Use it after a read-aloud, during literacy centers, or when you’ve got 15–20 minutes and a stack of paper lunch bags to spare.

You’ll need our free printable template, brown paper bags, scissors, and glue. Kids cut and glue, then use their puppet to retell the story or try out those tricky tongue twisters themselves.

If you’re building out a Seuss theme, this project pairs perfectly with the rest of our Dr. Seuss crafts for kids. It keeps the book fresh in their minds and gives them something they’ll want to play with after cleanup.

Orange “Fox in Socks” paper bag puppet craft with blue mittens displayed on a white background, with printable template shown below.

Supplies

Brown paper bag
Colored cardstock (orange & blue)
White cardstock
Scissors
Glue stick
Fox template (unlock the image at the end of the post to go to the download page)

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Directions

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

Hands holding a printed fox face and arms template on white paper over a light surface with blue fabric in the background.

First, guide your child to glue the orange jagged-shaped piece resembling the furry body of the Wild Thing. Glue it onto the front of the paper bag, covering the bottom half.

Hands placing an orange paper body piece onto a brown paper bag to begin assembling a fox craft.

Next, help your child to glue the head to the top portion of the body.

Hands positioning the orange fox head onto the body piece during assembly.

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Glue the eyes below the eyebrows.

Hand pressing down on the fox eye to secure it to the head.

Now, glue the gloves to the end of the arms

Hands attaching a blue socks to fox's arm

Finally, encourage your child to glue the arms to the sides of the body.

Hands attaching an orange arm piece with a blue glove to the side of the fox’s body.

While you’re here, check out our paper bag puppets There are so many fun ideas!

Single orange fox paper bag puppet centered on a white marble background with blue fabric at the top edge.

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!

Two completed orange fox paper bag puppets with blue mittens placed side by side on a white surface.

Dr. Seuss Books For Kids

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.

Finished orange fox paper bag puppet with blue mittens displayed on a white marble background with blue fabric in the corner.

Dr. Seuss Week Crafts

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.

Collage of Dr. Seuss–themed kids crafts including a yellow polka-dot paper bag character, elephant cutouts, a Cat in the Hat art project, and a paper mustache character, displayed on a light background with colorful fabric accents.

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 Read Across America

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.

Close-up of the completed orange fox puppet showing its face, pointed ears, and blue mittens.

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