Elephant Paper Bag Puppet Craft [Free Template]

Elephants are one of the most popular zoo animals with kids.

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Today, we’re here to share with you how kids can create an elephant paper bag puppet.

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Supplies

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Download the elephant template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

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Begin to make the puppet by glue the eyes in the middle of the elephant head.

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Next, take the trunk and glue it in between and slightly overlapping the eyes.

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Place the cheeks on the outside of the eyes and glue them down.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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