Paper bag scarecrow puppet craft for 6-year-olds
This fall-themed puppet is sized for six-year-olds to decorate with bold shapes and yarn hair. Use lunch bags with the flat bottom facing up as the puppet face.
What to buy
Lunch-size paper bags
1 per child
Tan cardstock sheets
Orange construction paper
Red yarn
Self-adhesive foam shapes
Large wiggle eyes
2 per child
Washable markers
Crayons
Washable glue sticks
Child-safe scissors
Straw hat sticker sheets
Brown construction paper
Who this list is for
The paper bag scarecrow puppet supply list is for a fall craft with six-year-olds who can decorate bold paper shapes and yarn hair. Each child needs one lunch-size paper bag with its flat bottom facing up as the puppet face.
How to use this list
Hand out one paper bag per child and point out the flat bottom that becomes the scarecrow face. Set out tan cardstock, orange construction paper, brown construction paper, red yarn, and child-safe scissors for simple features and hair. Children can draw with washable markers and crayons, then add large wiggle eyes, self-adhesive foam shapes, and straw hat stickers with washable glue sticks.
Common mistakes
Do not have children decorate the opening side of the bag as the face; the flat bottom is the puppet face. Keep red yarn in short, manageable lengths so it does not tangle across the table. Save glue until paper parts are arranged, especially around the face area.
What is on this list
This list covers lunch-size paper bags, tan cardstock sheets, orange construction paper, red yarn, self-adhesive foam shapes, large wiggle eyes, washable markers, crayons, washable glue sticks, child-safe scissors, straw hat sticker sheets, and brown construction paper. Cross off markers, crayons, or scissors you already have.
When you are done
Let the scarecrow puppets rest open and flat until the glued pieces hold. Check that each child can slide a hand into the bag without pulling off yarn hair or foam shapes.
FAQ
Who is "Paper bag scarecrow puppet craft for 6-year-olds" for?
The paper bag scarecrow puppet supply list is for a fall craft with six-year-olds who can decorate bold paper shapes and yarn hair. Each child needs one lunch-size paper bag with its flat bottom facing up as the puppet face.
How should I use "Paper bag scarecrow puppet craft for 6-year-olds"?
Hand out one paper bag per child and point out the flat bottom that becomes the scarecrow face. Set out tan cardstock, orange construction paper, brown construction paper, red yarn, and child-safe scissors for simple features and hair. Children can draw with washable markers and crayons, then add large wiggle eyes, self-adhesive foam shapes, and straw hat s…
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper bag scarecrow puppet craft for 6-year-olds"?
Do not have children decorate the opening side of the bag as the face; the flat bottom is the puppet face. Keep red yarn in short, manageable lengths so it does not tangle across the table. Save glue until paper parts are arranged, especially around the face area.
What is on the "Paper bag scarecrow puppet craft for 6-year-olds" list?
This list covers lunch-size paper bags, tan cardstock sheets, orange construction paper, red yarn, self-adhesive foam shapes, large wiggle eyes, washable markers, crayons, washable glue sticks, child-safe scissors, straw hat sticker sheets, and brown construction paper. Cross off markers, crayons, or scissors you already have.
What should I do when I am done?
Let the scarecrow puppets rest open and flat until the glued pieces hold. Check that each child can slide a hand into the bag without pulling off yarn hair or foam shapes.
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