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Hand holding finished example of Pirate Puppet Craft

Pirate Puppet Craft

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Have them create this pirate puppet craft to accompany their storytelling and imaginative play! It’s easy, fun, and perfect for kids of all ages (some with a little help). 
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Author: Sam
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Materials

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

Instructions

  • Download the pirate template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
  • Begin by gluing the eyes to the center of the face.
  • Next, place the eye patch over the pirate's left eye and glue it down.
  • Now, draw the strap on top of the eye patch.
  • Position the hair on the top portion of the head and glue it in place.
  • Place the skull and crossbones in the center of the black hat and glue it in place.
  • Next, glue the black front part of the hat to the front and bottom of the white back part of the hat.
  • Create the shirt by gluing the white stripes along the black shirt. Cut off any paper that hangs off the sides.
  • Now, glue the shirt to the main portion of the paper bag.
  • Place the pants below the shirt and glue them in place.
  • Glue the shoes at the very bottom of the pants.
  • Place the arms on the sides of the shirt and glue them in place.
  • Finish off by gluing the head to the flap portion of the lunch sack.