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.

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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
🎨 Supplies Needed
🖌️ How To Make the Lorax Puppet
🧑‍🎨 Expert Tips
💭 FAQs
The Lorax Paper Bag Puppet And Free Printable
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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

How can kids create new Lorax tales?

They use the puppet to invent alternate endings or side adventures, practicing narrative twists and keeping the story world lively with their own ideas.

What helps build character voices?

Encourage varied pitch and pacing when voicing the Lorax, experimenting with slow, gravelly tones versus quick chatter to bring out different emotions and moods.

How does puppet play boost dialogue skills?

Taking turns “speaking” for characters teaches kids how to craft conversations, improving their ability to listen, respond, and build on each other’s lines.

Can this craft support group improv?

Yes—small groups can riff scenes by passing the puppet around, each child adding a new line, which strengthens collaborative creativity and quick thinking.