Pikachu is one of the most popular Pokemon characters ever!
After kids watch or play with him, they might want to create their own paper bag puppet and have some fun!
This Pikachu paper bag puppet craft can be a great way for kids who love Pokemon to work on fine motor skills, creativity, cutting – and more!
By using our free template, kids will learn how to turn an ordinary brown paper bag into an adorable Pikachu buddy.
It’s easy enough for kids as young as preschool age (or pre-K) all the way up through elementary school.
Let your child explore their imagination today with this easy Pikachu paper bag puppet craft that just takes minutes to create.
Also, be sure to look through all of our paper bag puppets for even more ideas!
Pikachu Craft For Kids

Supplies
- Brown paper bag
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Black and brown marker (optional)
- Pikachu template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)
Directions
Download the Pikachu template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Begin making Pikachu by gluing his eyes near the middle of the head, one on each side of his nose.

Take his cheeks and glue them on the fullest part of the bottom of his face. Cut off any excess that hangs off the side.

Make Pikachu’s ears by gluing on or drawing on the black tips. Place them behind his head and glue them in place.


Next, glue the completed head to the flap portion of the brown paper bag.

Create Pikachu’s body by gluing his arms to the middle of the body piece. Cut off any paper that hangs over the sides.

Glue the body piece onto the main part of the brown paper bag.

Finish off your Pokemon by completing his tail. Glue or draw on the brown portion of Pikachu’s tail. Next, place the tail on the back of the paper bag and glue it in place.


Now let the amazing Pokemon puppet show begin!

Pokemon Themed Learning
If your kids are really into Pokemon, why not create a unit study around this Pikachu craft? Read on below for some of our favorite ideas!
Reading aloud helps children develop their vocabulary, comprehension skills, and imagination. It also encourages parent-child bonding time! That’s why we always like to start our new themes with books.
Below are some of the best Pokemon books for kids:
A Friend Like Pikachu: This book is great for young readers who want to learn a little bit about a variety of Pokemon!
The Rescue Mission: Find out exactly what happens when Ash and his friend find a brand new Pokemon they’ve never seen before in this cute and engaging story!
All About Pikachu: Everything your child ever wanted to know is packed inside this cute book about Pikachu!

Crafting teaches kids how to use their hands, solve problems and be creative. It can also help build self-esteem as they see the results of their work! Add in more Pokemon crafts with this Pikachu card craft.
We created these Pokemon color by number printables that boys and girls will love! It’s got all of your favorite characters from the show, including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Charmander. Plus it helps with fine motor skills so your kids are getting an educational benefit!

Sprinkle in some sensory play with this Pokemon play dough kit! Your child will have so much fun squishing and shaping this play dough that they won’t even realize how much fine motor skill practice is involved.
Share With Us
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For a chance to have your child’s craft featured, simply snap a picture of the completed project and post it to our Facebook page, email it to us directly by clicking here, or use #simpleeverydaymom on your social media!
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Pikachu Paper Bag Puppet Craft
Pokemon fans of all ages will want to create this adorable Pikachu paper bag puppet craft!
Materials
- Brown paper bag
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Black and brown marker (optional)
- Pikachu template
Instructions
- Download the Pikachu template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Begin making Pikachu by gluing his eyes near the middle of the head, one on each side of his nose.
- Take his cheeks and glue them on the fullest part of the bottom of his face. Cut off any excess that hangs off the side.
- Make Pikachu's ears by gluing on or drawing on the black tips. Place them behind his head and glue them in place.
- Next, glue the completed head to the flap portion of the brown paper bag.
- Create Pikachu's body by gluing his arms to the middle of the body piece. Cut off any paper that hangs over the sides.
- Glue the body piece onto the main part of the brown paper bag.
- Finish off your Pokemon by completing his tail. Glue or draw on the brown portion of Pikachu's tail. Next, place the tail on the back of the paper bag and glue it in place.
Andrew
Thursday 18th of May 2023
Hoping to get this template shared with me
Sam
Thursday 18th of May 2023
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you've been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it'll automatically redirect you to the download page.
evelyn agbayani
Tuesday 13th of September 2022
i like this please share me the template thankx
Sam
Wednesday 14th of September 2022
THanks! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post and the link will be sent to you ?
Julie G
Tuesday 7th of June 2022
My students will love this!
Sam
Thursday 9th of June 2022
Oh, great!