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The Lorax Paper Bag Puppet and Free Printable

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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.

the lorax paper bag puppet craft idea for kids

Supplies Needed for This Craft – The Lorax

Supplies needed for the lorax paper bag puppet craft idea for kids

 

How to Make the Lorax Puppet

Begin by downloading and printing the Lorax Template. (Available further down the post)

the lorax paper bag puppet

Step 1:

Cut the template out using the scissors.

the lorax paper bag puppet

Step 2:

Trace the arms and legs onto an orange craft foam sheet using a pencil and cut out.

the lorax paper bag puppet

Step 3:

Trace the moustache and eyebrows onto a yellow craft foam sheet and cut out.

the lorax paper bag puppet

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.

the lorax paper bag puppet

Step 5:

Outline the Lorax’s arms, legs, moustache, eyebrows, mouth and nose with black permanent marker.

the lorax moustache

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.

the lorax moustache

Step 7:

Cut the eyes out from the template and glue above the moustache.

the lorax moustache

Step 8:

Glue the eyebrows slightly over the eyes.

making the lorax paper bag craft

Step 9:

Glue on the arms and legs.

paper bag craft for kids the lorax

Step 10:

Allow the glue to dry completely and then have fun playing with your new Lorax puppet!

the lorax paper bag puppet for preschoolers

Have Fun! – Don’t forget to Download and print The Lorax template.

the lorax paper bag puppet for preschool kids

the lorax paper bag puppets
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The Lorax Paper Bag Puppet And Free Printable

Lorax Paper Bag Puppet

This is a tutorial on how to make a Lorax paper bag puppet.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Easy

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!

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28 Comments

  1. 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?

  2. Can you please send me the template of the Lorax paper bag puppet. I can’t find the download anywhere please?

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