Turtle Paper Bag Puppet Craft [FREE Template]

This turtle paper bag puppet craft is a fun activity that can be done any time of year.

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This craft helps kids learn how to follow directions, work on scissors skills, creativity, and more!

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Supplies

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

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Optionally: If you want the background of your puppet to have a color, glue the flap background portion and the main portion onto the brown paper bag.

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Begin to create the turtle’s face by gluing the eyes just above the mouth.

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Glue the cheeks below the eyes.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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