Beluga Whale Puppet Craft For Kids [Free Template]

Create this Beluga whale puppet craft with your kids or students to teach them more about these amazing white whales.

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It’s an easy whale craft for kids that also comes with a printable template.

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Supplies

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

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Optionally: If you want to make it look like the Beluga is in the water, cut a thin strip of blue paper and glue it to the top of the brown paper bag flap.

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Glue the Beluga head to the flap portion of the brown paper bag.

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Position the flippers on either side of the body, around the middle, and glue them to the back of the body.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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