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Astronaut Paper Bag Puppet Craft

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
This easy paper bag puppet is perfect for kids who are fascinated by space. Download the template and make it at home, school, or daycare!
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Author: Sam
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Materials

  • Brown paper bag
  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Markers
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Astronaut template

Instructions

  • Download the astronaut template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
  • Begin by gluing the eyes on the face, above the nose.
  • Use a marker to draw on some hair just above the eyes.
  • Take the face and glue it to the face outline piece.
  • Next, take these pieces and glue them to the middle of the helmet.
  • Glue the helmet rotators to the back and each side of the helmet.
  • Create the suit by gluing the suit decoration to the middle and upper part of the body.
  • Place the boots at the bottom of the body and glue them in place.
  • Position the leg connects at the top of the leg line and glue it down.
  • Now, take the completed body and glue it to the base of the brown paper bag.
  • Next, glue the completed helmet to the flap portion of the brown bag.
  • Place the arms on either side of the paper bag and glue them to the inside of the side flaps.
  • Finish off by gluing the arm connectors to the innermost part of the arms.