DLTK's Crafts for Kids
Paper Bag Wolf Puppet

Wolf puppet by Leanne Guenther

Children can make this big bad wolf puppet from a paper bag and our printable templates.

Materials:

printer
paper
paper bag
glue or tape
scissors
OPTIONAL: grey paint

Instructions:

Print out the template of choice.
Color the pieces as appropriate and cut them out. (cutting may require adult assistance and can be pre-done).
See the picture above for how the puppet should look when complete.

GET FAMILIAR WITH YOUR PAPER BAG:

I'm going to walk through this slowly, so try not to giggle at me.

Look at your paper bag. It should be closed and flat like a piece of paper. Just like when they are brand new.
On one side, it's all smooth. This will be the BACK of your puppet
- It's important that all the kids get the back and front straight at the beginning!
On the other side there's a flippy tab (which is typically the bottom of the bag when you're carrying your lunch around...)
- This flippy tab will be the HEAD
Lift the flippy tab up a bit. Underneath of the tab will be the mouth,
- When the child put's her hand in the bag, she'll be able to make the puppet talk.
Look at the rest of the front of the bag. (The 3/4 or so of the bag below the part with the flippy tab) This will be the BODY.
Look at the sides of the bag. There should be a FLAP of paper.
- We'll be slipping the arms into this flap, though it isn't a big deal if they glue them right to the front of the body.

OK, now that we're comfy with our bags, let's craft!

PUTTING IT TOGETHER:

If desired, paint the paper bag grey and let dry completely.
Print the template of choice and color in the pieces, as necessary.
Cut out the template pieces

Fold the corners of the flippy tab under and glue/ tape them to make a triangular head shape.
Glue or tape the nose onto the end of the triangle.
Lift the flap/snout and glue the tongue on underneath it.
Glue the eyes and ears onto the head.

Glue the arms onto the bag.
Glue/tape the tail onto the back.

TEMPLATE 1 color or B&W

TEMPLATE 2 color or B&W

Printable version

Leanne Guenther

About the Artist/Author:

Hello! I'm Leanne, the creative mind behind coloring.ws. I love nothing more than enjoying a warm cup of tea and a quiet day with a good friend. Here’s a bit more about me:

Things I Love:

Drawing: My happy place is with a pencil in hand, bringing ideas to life on paper.
Creative Writing: I love using my imagination to create delightful stories and playful rhymes for kids.
Early Childhood Education: I absolutely adore those early, eager-to-learn years with kids. Their curiosity and enthusiasm are infectious!
History: Exploring the past helps me understand the present and dream about the future.

Things I Have a Love/Hate Relationship With:

Technology: I love how it connects us and makes things easier, but why does it have to change so quickly?
Trivia Nights: I'm your go-to person for fun facts, yet somehow, I always end up in second or third place. Frustrating!
Gardening: I like to think I have a green thumb, but it has a few brown speckles. My plants and I are working on it.
Animals: I adore my pets and they bring me so much joy, but oh, the chores! Why can’t they clean up after themselves?

I earned my degree back in the early '90s, and as a lifelong learner, I continue to delve into the things I love. This includes technology (though I struggle to keep up!), art, early childhood education, history, and mythology as it relates to sociology.

I know that while the coloring pages are largely for kids, many of you visiting the site are educators and caregivers. I’ve tried to share some interesting trivia tidbits and fun facts to make your visit enjoyable too. Happy coloring!