The Lorax Paper Bag Puppet And Free Printable
Are you looking for a fun paper bag puppet template? Then look no further. Here is a fun tutorial and free Dr. Seuss template to help you create this adorable The Lorax Craft.
I don’t know anyone that doesn’t love The Lorax by Dr Seuss. We sure do. The Lorax is super cute, funky and makes a great character.
Reading with kids is so important and not only helps develop literacy skills but we can learn a lot including learning about protecting the environment.
Today we have a fantastic fun Lorax Paper Bag which I do hope you, love. I sure love it. You can even download the Lorax template for free from our VIP resource library to help create your very own Lorax puppet.
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Supplies Needed For This Craft – The Lorax
- Orange Paper Bag (you can use white or brown and paint it orange)
- Orange, Yellow & Red Craft Foam Sheets
- Pencil & Black Permanent Marker
- Glue
- Scissors
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How To Make The Lorax Puppet
Begin by downloading and printing the Lorax Template. (Available further down the post)
Step 1:
Cut the template out using the scissors.
Step 2:
Trace the arms and legs onto an orange craft foam sheet using a pencil and cut out.
Step 3:
Trace the moustache and eyebrows onto a yellow craft foam sheet and cut out.
Step 4:
Make a nose by cutting a small circle from orange craft foam and a mouth by cutting a small half circle from red craft foam.
Step 5:
Outline the Lorax’s arms, legs, moustache, eyebrows, mouth and nose with black permanent marker.
Step 6:
Glue the mouth onto the back of the moustache and then glue the yellow moustache onto the orange paper bag.
Be sure to glue it on the bottom of the bag, the part that flaps over.
Step 7:
Cut the eyes out from the template and glue above the moustache.
Step 8:
Glue the eyebrows slightly over the eyes.
Step 9:
Glue on the arms and legs.
Step 10:
Allow the glue to dry completely and then have fun playing with your new Lorax puppet!
Have Fun! – Don’t forget to Download and print The Lorax template.
Popular Dr Seuss Books
The Cat in the Hat
Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You : Dr. Seuss’s Book of Wonderful Noises (Bright and Early Board Books)The Foot Book: Dr. Seuss’s Wacky Book of OppositesOh, the Places You’ll Go!The Lorax (Classic Seuss)
The Lorax Paper Bag Puppet And Free Printable
This is a tutorial on how to make a Lorax paper bag puppet.
Materials
- Orange Paper Bag (you can use white or brown and paint it orange)
- Orange, Yellow & Red Craft Foam Sheets
- Pencil & Black Permanent Marker
- Glue
Tools
- Scissors
Instructions
Begin by downloading and printing the Lorax Template. (Available further down the post)
Cut the template out using the scissors.
Trace the arms and legs onto an orange craft foam sheet using a pencil and cut ou
Trace the moustache and eyebrows onto a yellow craft foam sheet and cut out.
Make a nose by cutting a small circle from orange craft foam and a mouth by cutting a small half circle from red craft foam.
Outline the Lorax’s arms, legs, moustache, eyebrows, mouth and nose with black permanent marker.
Glue the mouth onto the back of the moustache and then glue the yellow moustache onto the orange paper bag.
Be sure to glue it on the bottom of the bag, the part that flaps over.
Cut the eyes out from the template and glue above the moustache.
Glue the eyebrows slightly over the eyes.
Glue on the arms and legs.
Allow the glue to dry completely and then have fun playing with your new Lorax puppet!
You Can Find More Dr Seuss Crafts Here
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Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and is passionate about kids crafts and having fun as a family. Angela has also taught cooking skills and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!
Such a quick, easy and completely vibrant activity. Love free printable for crafting 🙂
C x
Thanks. 🙂
This looks great fun to make and play with, Lucas would love it. Thanks for sharing
Thanks. This would be fun while reading the story too!
This looks like such a fun craft idea I can imagine older children enjoying giveing this a go.I must admit I’ve never read the Lorax.
Oh that looks like fun! I love simple crafts like these that the kids can enjoy!
This is super cute and a fun thing to do with the family, glad you have posted this. Thank you.
Hands up I love the Lorax and how cool is this as a DIY project to make at home. So cute.
I haven’t read The Lorax yet but as I’m keen on teaching my kids about the environment I really should! The craft looks great, nice and easy too which I like!
You’re right who doesn’t love Dr Seuss!? Such a cute and colourful craft x
This is so sweet and a great activity for a rainy day.
Aw this is a cute idea and would be perfect for home education lessons or reception year classes. I love it when you can make little props to go along with the books, it’s so beneficial to the children, isn’t it?
Oh, that is such a cute paper bag puppet. I will sure kids will really love and enjoy this.
Nice and easy fun! I can manage this one with my son 😉
So effective, quick, cheap and easy to do. This definitely gets a thumbs up from me! xxx
I adore the Lorax and so does my daughter, she also loves arts and crafts so I shall show her this to make x
Just like the book come to life! The foam works really well for making a fluffy moustache and eyebrows.
I love to do stuff that is crafty! This will be great to do with my niece – she is at an ages where all she wants to do is draw and create!
How clever you always have the best crafty designs : we are huge fans of Dr Seuss as it is so this would be ace for our house
I love crafting with my niece and this most certainly looks like fun. I am going to book mark to try it with her.
Dr Seuss created some wonderful stories. My girls have yet to be acquainted with the work though. #KLTR
How cute are these. I bet kids would have so much fun putting all that together.
Yes, I think they make a great Dr Seuss themed activity.
Wow this is so clever, you are very good at craft Angela! My children love Dr. Seuss books too #KLTR
I can’t believe this is one book that we’ve never read. We need to get a copy I think! Great craft activity #KLTR
Thanks. It;’s a fun book. I’m sure you will love it.