97 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!

Paper Bag Puppet Ideas

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We have so many fun paper bag puppets with templates for you to choose from. Scroll through and see which ones you want to try 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.

• Bee Paper Bag Puppet
• Eagle Paper Bag Puppet
• Flamingo Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Grumpy Monkey Craft
• Paper Bag Mouse Craft
• Skunk Paper Bag Puppet
• Snake Paper Bag Puppet Craft

Farm Animal Paper Bag Puppets

• Chick Paper Bag Puppet
• Cow Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Dog Paper Bag Puppet
• Duck Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Goat Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Llama Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Paper Bag Bunny Craft
• Paper Bag Cat Craft
• Paper Bag Chicken Craft
• Paper Bag Pig Craft
• Paper Bag Horse Craft
• Sheep Paper Bag Puppet

Zoo Animal Paper Bag Puppets

• Brown Bear Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Brown Paper Bag Tiger
• Camel Puppet Craft
• Cheetah Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Elephant Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Monkey Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Panda Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Paper Bag Fox Craft
• Paper Bag Giraffe Puppet Craft
• Paper Bag Koala Puppet
• Paper Bag Puppet Lion
• Paper Bag Walrus Craft
• Parrot Puppet Craft
• Penguin Paper Bag Puppet
• Polar Bear Paper Bag Puppet
• Wolf Paper Bag Puppet
• Zebra Paper Bag Puppet

Ocean Animal Paper Bag Puppet Ideas

• Beluga Whale Puppet Craft
• Crab Paper Bag Puppet
• Fish Paper Bag Puppet
• Humpback Whale Puppet
• Killer Whale Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Octopus Paper Bag Puppet

Other Animal Paper Puppets

• Bird Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Frog Paper Bag Puppet
• Groundhog Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Ladybug Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Paper Bag Butterfly Puppet
• Paper Bag Snowy Owl Craft
• Raccoon Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Turtle Paper Bag Puppet

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.

• Ice Cream Puppet Craft
• Mermaid Paper Bag Craft
• Paper Bag Cactus Craft
• Pirate Puppet Craft
• Rocket Puppet

Christmas Paper Bag Crafts

• Christmas Tree Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Elf Paper Bag Craft
• Gingerbread Man Paper Bag Puppets
• Paper Bag Grinch Craft
• Paper Bag Snowman Craft
• Reindeer Paper Bag Craft
• Santa Paper Bag Puppet Craft

Fall Crafts With Paper Bags

• Frankenstein Puppet
• Monster Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Paper Bag Bat Craft
• Paper Bag Corn Craft
• Paper Bag Ghost Craft
• Paper Bag Mummy Craft
• Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft
• Paper Bag Pumpkin Puppet
• Paper Bag Scarecrow
• Paper Bag Turkey Craft
• Paper Bag Zombie Craft

Character Paper Bag Puppets

• Among Us Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Baby Yoda Paper Bag Puppet
• Chewbacca Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Darth Vader Paper Bag Puppet
• Fox In Socks Puppets
• Minion Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Minnie & Mickey Mouse Paper Bag Puppets
• Paper Bag Cookie Monster Craft
• Paper Bag Forky Puppet
• Paper Bag Olaf Puppet
• Pete The Cat Paper Bag Puppet
• Pikachu Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Sam I Am Printable Puppet Craft

More Paper Puppet Making Ideas

• Alien Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Astronaut Paper Bag Puppet
• Crayon Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Doctor Paper Bag Puppet
• Dragon Puppet Craft
• Firefighter Puppet Craft
• Leprechaun Paper Bag Puppet
• Ninja Puppet Craft
• Pencil Paper Bag Puppet
• Police Officer Paper Bag Puppet
• Unicorn Paper Bag Puppet

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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