Watch a simple paper bag come to life with this adorable idea for an easy, creative way to keep kids entertained! If your kids love monkeys, they’ll have so much fun making this Monkey Paper Bag Puppet Craft! It’s a simple project that is easy to set up and full of imaginative play once it’s finished. Simply perfect for any afternoon activity, a classroom project, or a rainy day at home!
There’s something about monkeys that kids just love. They’re playful, silly, and full of energy! That’s why this Monkey Paper Bag Puppet Craft is such a fun idea! With only a paper bag, some glue, and our free template, kids can create their own little monkey friend to play with. When kids put their hand in the bag and curl their fingers into the flap, the can move them up and down to make the monkey “talk”.
What I love about this craft is how easy it is to make, yet how much imagination it sparks. Once the puppet is ready, it’s not just a craft. It becomes a character for storytelling, pretend play, or even a mini puppet show! You can keep it simple with the printable pieces, or let your kids add their own twist with extra decorations like yarn for hair, googly eyes, or even a tiny bow tie. Creativity is always key!
It’s the perfect mix of hands-on crafting and playtime fun, and a great way to turn an ordinary afternoon into a creative adventure.
Supplies Needed
- Monkey Template File (PDF or PNG)
- Brown paper bag
- Quick dry tacky glue or school glue
How to Make
- Print the Monkey Template file of your choosing.
2. To use a print and cut device (such as Cricut Explore), use the PNG images. Upload to your machine software and cut according to manufacturer’s instructions. Resize the pieces as follows:
- Face and ears = 3.5 inches in height
- White eyes = 3.5 inches in width
- Black eyes and nostrils = 2.5 inches in width
3. If not using the print and cut option, print the PDF and cut the pieces apart.
4. Have children create the puppet by gluing the pieces to the paper bag.
5. Allow the craft to dry entirely before playing or displaying.
Helpful Tips
For best results, have kids lay out all the monkey template pieces on the paper bag before gluing. This way, they can experiment with placement, whether they want big, wide eyes, a silly, crooked smile, or ears that stick out to the side! It helps prevent sticky mistakes and makes the process more fun!
Why Kids Love This Craft
- Simple process with a template.
- Playful monkey theme captures kids’ imaginations.
- Creative and interactive
- Perfect for playtime, storytelling, skits, or puppet shows.
- Great for groups or at home
More Paper Bag Crafts
Looking for more paper bag fun ideas? Check out the following:
Monkey Paper Bag
Kids can easily make their own Monkey Paper Bag Puppet with just a few supplies and our free template. Print and cut the pieces, glue them to a brown paper bag, and let the puppet dry before playtime.
Materials
- Brown paper bag
- Quick dry tacky glue or school glue
- Monkey Template File
Instructions
- Print the Monkey Template file of your choosing.
- To use a print and cut device (such as Cricut Explore), use the PNG images. Upload to your machine software and cut according to manufacturer’s instructions. Resize the pieces as follows:
Face and ears = 3.5 inches in height
White eyes = 3.5 inches in width
Black eyes and nostrils = 2.5 inches in width
3. If not using the print and cut option, print the PDF and cut pieces apart.
4. Allow children to create the puppet by gluing the pieces to the paper bag.
5. Allow the craft to dry completely before playing or displaying.
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