100 Easy & Fun Paper Bag Puppets [With Templates!]

Get ready to explore a world of imagination with our paper bag puppets at Simple Everyday Mom! These easy-to-make ideas are perfect for kids who love getting creative with everyday materials.

From colorful animals to seasonal characters, these puppet crafts invite your little ones to create their own stories, enhancing both their fine motor skills and their ability to play imaginatively.

So, grab some brown paper bags, and let’s start crafting some memorable characters!

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Paper Bag Puppet Ideas

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We have so many fun paper bag puppets with templates for you to choose from. These are a great way to inspire creativity and provide hours of entertainment for kids. From animals to seasonal designs, there’s a wide variety of ideas to explore. Choose your favorites and get started on a fun crafting adventure today!

Paper Bag Animal Puppets

Explore the enchanting world of paper bag animal puppets, where kids can turn simple brown bags into their favorite animals. These ideas are not only easy to create but also offer endless opportunities for imaginative play and storytelling. Children can make everything from a gentle elephant to a curious cat using materials like construction paper, markers, and glue.

Farm Animal Paper Bag Puppets

Bring the barnyard to life with these fun farm animal paper bag puppet ideas! Kids can create their favorite animals like cows, pigs, and chickens using simple materials and our free printable paper bag puppet templates.

These paper bag crafts for kids are perfect for teaching about farm life while encouraging imagination. With a few supplies, kids will learn how to make a puppet with paper and turn a paper lunch bag puppet into a fun and imaginative character that’s perfect for playtime, storytelling, or classroom activities. Explore the link for step-by-step instructions and start crafting today!

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Zoo Animal Paper Bag Puppets

Take a trip to the wild side with these paper bag puppet animals featuring zoo favorites like lions, tigers, and monkeys. These crafts are a great way to practice puppet making for kids at home or in the classroom.

With colorful templates and easy-to-follow steps, kids can create their own zoo friends in no time. They’re perfect for imaginative play and storytelling.

Ocean Animal Paper Bag Puppet Ideas

Dive under the sea with these adorable brown lunch bag craft ideas inspired by ocean creatures like sharks, octopuses, and whales. These under the sea themed paper bag crafts include free printable templates that make crafting easy and fun.

Whether you’re exploring marine life or just having fun, these projects are sure to keep kids busy and having fun. Transform an ordinary brown bag into an exciting paper bag puppet animal perfect for ocean-themed activities!

Other Animal Paper Puppets

From woodland critters to exotic creatures, these puppet ideas cover all kinds of animals beyond the farm, zoo, or ocean. They include everything you need for hours of fun, making it simple to learn how to make at home, school, or daycare!

Kids can turn a brown lunch bag into an owl, fox, or even a dragon! Check out the link for unique animal ideas that will delight crafters of all ages.

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Summer Paper Bag Crafts

Discover your child’s creativity with these fun ideas this summer. Transform brown paper bags into exciting projects like ice cream puppets, mermaids, and more. Each craft encourages imaginative play and storytelling, making it perfect for sunny afternoons and rainy days.

Christmas Paper Bag Crafts

Get into the holiday spirit with festive paper bag crafts for kids that celebrate Christmas! From reindeer to Santa Claus, these printable paper bag puppets are perfect for holiday free time.

These crafts are easy to make and are a great way to keep kids entertained during the holiday season. Bring the fun of crafting into your festivities and make special memories together!

Fall Crafts With Paper Bags

Celebrate the cozy season with fun and easy brown bag puppets inspired by fall. Kids can create puppets shaped like pumpkins, scarecrows, or even turkeys.

These ideas are perfect for Thanksgiving, autumn lessons, or just crafting on a crisp fall day. Explore the links below for free printable templates!

Character Paper Bag Puppets

If your kids love characters from books or movies, they’ll have so much fun making these! With printable templates, it’s easy to bring their favorite characters to life.

These are perfect for playtime or even putting on a little puppet show. It’s a fun way to keep their imaginations active.

More Paper Puppet Making Ideas

Need even more ideas? There are so many fun ways to make puppets with paper! From seasonal crafts to everyday favorites, you’ll find lots of inspiration here. Grab some brown bags, print out a few templates, and enjoy crafting with your kids. It’s an easy, creative way to spend quality time together!

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Ways To Use Paper Bag Puppets

Paper bag puppets are not just a fun project; they’re a fantastic learning tool for young children. These playful creations offer numerous educational and developmental benefits.

Puppets are an excellent way for children, particularly those who are a bit shy, to express themselves. Often, kids feel more comfortable speaking through a puppet—it’s like the puppet is the one talking, not them. This little imaginative distance can encourage quieter children to participate more and feel more at ease in social situations.

Crafting and using paper bag puppets also helps develop language skills. As children bring their puppets to life, they naturally practice forming sentences and storytelling. Whether recounting a simple event or creating an elaborate adventure, they actively practice their verbal abilities in a fun and engaging manner.

Group activities with these puppets, such as staging a puppet show, provide a wonderful opportunity for children to work together, too. Whether created at home with siblings or in a classroom setting, puppet shows teach cooperation and allow kids to dive deep into their imaginations.

Puppets are also perfect for independent pretend play. After making a puppet, kids often engage in extended periods of imaginative play. They introduce their puppet to other toys, create unique scenarios, and have fun pretending all sorts of adventures.

In whatever way children use these brown paper bag puppets, they’re always a hit, providing both fun and valuable learning experiences!

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Sam

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.

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Donna

Thursday 2nd of January 2025

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Friday 3rd of January 2025

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Valerie

Sunday 19th of May 2024

Thank you for these, we love them!!! Is there anyway you could create a rhino one?

Monday 20th of May 2024

You're welcome! That is a great idea! I'll add it to my list, but it'll probably take a while to make it to the blog.

Colleen

Thursday 25th of April 2024

I got a Frog Paper Bag Puppet Craft from your sight a year or so ago and I have been unable to find it again. Can you direct me to the correct place? Thank you

Oh, of course! It's here: Frog Puppet Craft

Lis

Monday 12th of February 2024

These are so sweet!

Thanks! I hope you can try a few out!

Jameelah Rogers

Tuesday 19th of December 2023

Thanks

You're welcome!