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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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Eco-Friendly Fun: Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s beloved character while teaching kids about the environment in a fun and creative way.
- Interactive Puppet Play: After crafting, kids can use their Lorax puppet for storytelling, bringing the message of the Lorax to life through play.
- Great for Group Crafting: This is a perfect classroom or party activity where everyone can make their own Lorax character to share stories together.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- 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
🖌️ How To Make the Lorax Puppet
- Step 1: Begin by downloading and printing the Lorax Template. (Available further down the post)
- Step 2: Cut the template out using the scissors.
- Step 3: Trace the arms and legs onto an orange craft foam sheet using a pencil and cut out.
- Step 4: Trace the moustache and eyebrows onto a yellow craft foam sheet and cut out.
- Step 5: 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 6: Outline the Lorax's arms, legs, moustache, eyebrows, mouth and nose with black permanent marker.
- Step 7: 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 8: Cut the eyes out from the template and glue above the moustache.
- Step 9: Glue the eyebrows slightly over the eyes.
- Step 10: Glue on the arms and legs.
- Step 11: Allow the glue to dry completely and then have fun playing with your new Lorax puppet!
💡 Pro Tip: After decoration, hold the puppet up to a single directional lamp—this reveals any inconsistent shadows or flat areas you can adjust for maximum visual impact.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Stage Positioning: Place the Lorax puppet so its face is fully visible above the stage edge, ensuring spectators of all heights can see expressions clearly during performance.
- Backdrop Alignment: Position the background scenery at a consistent distance behind the puppet to avoid perspective distortion and maintain a stable visual environment.
- Scale Consistency: Keep paper-bag puppets and props at proportional sizes—small background trees and larger characters—so depth cues read naturally in a mini-theater setup.
- Movement Timing: Coordinate jaw opens, hand gestures, and body turns to musical beats or narration pauses, reinforcing story rhythm and enhancing audience engagement.
- Sightline Awareness: Teach kids to hold puppets slightly angled toward their preferred viewing area so every face and gesture registers clearly without obstructing fellow performers.
- Prop Rotation: Introduce simple rotating elements—like a movable “Once-ler” sign—on a pivot behind the Lorax to simulate changing scenes and keep visual interest high.
💭 FAQs
They use the puppet to invent alternate endings or side adventures, practicing narrative twists and keeping the story world lively with their own ideas.
Encourage varied pitch and pacing when voicing the Lorax, experimenting with slow, gravelly tones versus quick chatter to bring out different emotions and moods.
Taking turns “speaking” for characters teaches kids how to craft conversations, improving their ability to listen, respond, and build on each other’s lines.
Yes—small groups can riff scenes by passing the puppet around, each child adding a new line, which strengthens collaborative creativity and quick thinking.
The Lorax Paper Bag Puppet And Free Printable
Equipment
- Scissors
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
Instructions
- Begin by downloading and printing the Lorax Template. (Available further down the post)
- Cut the template out using the scissors.
- 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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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.
Can you please send me the template of the Lorax paper bag puppet. I can't find the download anywhere please?
the template is in the post.