Unicorn Rainbow Puppet Craft For Kids [Free Template]

Storytime becomes more memorable when children can interact with the characters they love. This unicorn rainbow puppet craft will have kids ages 4 to 8 use their imaginations with something they can hold and play with. Children will create a unicorn with a beautiful rainbow mane, then bring it to life through storytelling and pretend play. 

This paper puppet is a great fit for a letter U unit or a storytime extension focused on unicorns, fantasy themes, or even colors. Teachers and parents can use this kids’ activity to encourage language development, listening skills, and imaginative expression.

Find even more unicorn crafts to keep the magic going and build a full day of engaging, hands-on fun for your little ones.

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Easy Paper Bag Kids Activity

Whether your kids are bored and need a creative outlet, or you’re looking for an activity to keep them busy, this paper bag rainbow unicorn puppet craft is just the thing. It’s filled with bright colors and lots of fun details, so this DIY will get even the most reluctant hands interested in making something unique.

Plus, the materials are probably some you already have lying around at home, so no need to go shopping! And don’t worry if you’re not so craft-savvy. We’ve got you! Use our free printable template to guide you through the project and provide helpful visuals.

Supplies

• Brown paper bag
• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Unicorn template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)

Directions

Print out the unicorn template and cut out the pieces you need.

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Begin by gluing the nose and mouth piece to the lower part of the face.

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Place the cheeks on both sides of the nostrils and glue them in place.

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Next, glue the inner ears in the middle of the outer ears.

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Create the top part of the unicorn’s mane by gluing the bottom piece to the left side of the unicorn’s head. Take the next piece and glue it so it is more to the right of the unicorn’s head and overlaps the bottom piece. Finish up the top mane by gluing the top piece just to the left of the right ear.

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Make the side mane by gluing the top part of the mane to the back of the unicorn’s head, just behind the right ear. Take the next piece and glue it just below the previous piece. Finish the side mane by gluing the last piece behind the middle piece.

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Next, glue the unicorn’s horn in the middle of the head, just above the eyes.

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Take the completed head and glue it to the flap portion of the brown paper bag.

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Create the unicorn’s body by gluing the body piece to the main portion of the brown bag.

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Finish by gluing the belly to the middle and bottom of the unicorn’s body.

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We’re sure your little ones loved creating this fun puppet and will keep them entertained for quite some time! Check out our other fairy tale activities below to keep the theme going.

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Fairy Tale Books For Kids

The Princess and the Pea – “Princess and the Pea” by Dubravka Kolanovic is a charming rendition of the classic fairy tale about a prince’s quest for a genuine princess. The captivating story, enhanced by whimsical illustrations, explores themes of sensitivity, honesty, and true love, making it an enchanting bedtime read for children.

The Three Little Pigs – The Three Little Pigs is a vibrant reimagining of the beloved classic tale, perfect for children aged 2-4 years. This book, with its bold illustrations and engaging narrative, not only entertains but also imparts valuable life lessons. It’s an ideal pick for parents seeking a classic and educational bedtime story for their little ones.

Jack and the Beanstalk – This is a captivating picture book that brings to life the classic tale with beautiful illustrations and engaging narrative. Suitable for children aged 3-7 years, this book delivers gentle life lessons through Jack’s thrilling encounter with a giant atop a magical beanstalk. It’s an excellent pick for parents wanting to introduce their children to the enchanting world of fairy tales.

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Storybook Craft Ideas

Princess Paper Bag Puppet – Add a creative twist to storytelling or playtime with this cute princess puppet! Kids will stretch their imaginations, practice fine motor skills, follow directions, and build confidence as they bring this royal to life. Use our free template to turn storytelling into a royal performance.

Lion Headband Craft – Have you heard the story of The Lion and the Mouse? It’s such a good tale about how even the seemingly smallest acts of kindness can be rewarded. Bring the tale to life by having kids create a lion headband to wear during or after storytime. This hands-on activity has little ones become part of the story to boost their comprehension, while also strengthening fine motor skills as they assemble it.

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Handprint Chicken Craft – Do your kids know the classic children’s fairy tale of The Little Red Hen? If so, this chicken made from their handprints and our free template is the perfect activity to go along with the story. It’s an easy farm animal craft that doesn’t require any fancy supplies, and helps kids connect to the story while also building fine motor skills, creativity, and confidence.

Frog Paper Bag Puppet Craft – Hop into storytelling fun by having kids make a frog puppet to accompany the story, The Frog Prince. This hands-on activity helps children retell the tale to learn the moral of the story: keeping your promises. It’ll also give them practice in important skills like cutting, following directions, and fine motor skill development, so grab a paper bag and our free template to get started.

Fantasy Themed Kids’ Activities

Unicorns have enchanted the imaginations of children for as long as anyone can remember! Our unicorn worksheets will be so much fun, kids won’t even realize they’re learning. They’ll complete activities like labeling a unicorn, handwriting practice, and even a letter ‘U’ maze to build handwriting skills, letter recognition, and vocabulary.

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If your kids are in love with all things under the sea, they’re going to flip when they see these amazing fish color by numbers! Kids will match colors to the numbered spaces to reveal hidden pictures. This activity strengthens number recognition, focus, and following directions while also supporting fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. It’s such an engaging activity that will keep young children of all ages entertained.

These engaging dragon worksheets are designed for young learners to strengthen letter recognition, handwriting, and fine motor skills while staying entertained. The labeling activity builds vocabulary and cutting practice as kids identify parts of a dragon and color their work. The Dd tracing page introduces uppercase and lowercase letters while improving pencil control and writing confidence. Then the letter maze challenges problem solving skills as children search for every “Dd,” to make it out of the maze.

Have kids learn the timeless fairy tale of Little Red Riding Hood with this engaging Little Red Riding Hood sequencing activity. Children will have fun putting story events in order to gain a strong understanding of beginning, middle, and end. This hands-on activity supports reading comprehension, storytelling skills, and fine motor development through cut-and-paste practice. Teachers and parents will appreciate how it turns a classic tale into an interactive learning experience that encourages creativity, focus, and story retelling.

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