5. Paper Bag Puppets
Paper bag puppets are simple to make and perfect for encouraging imaginative play. Children can create characters from their favorite stories or invent entirely new ones.
Materials Needed:
- Paper lunch bags
- Construction paper
- Markers or crayons
- Glue
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Use the bottom of the paper bag as the puppet’s face.
- Cut out shapes for eyes, nose, mouth, and hair from construction paper.
- Glue the pieces onto the bag.
- Encourage the child to decorate the puppet with clothing, accessories, or other features.
Paper bag puppets are ideal for storytime activities. Children can act out scenes or create new stories using their handmade puppets.
