Paper bag puppet theater supply list
For children creating paper bag puppets and short stories in small groups. The list includes materials for both character design and a simple performance area.
What to buy
Lunch-size paper bags
40
Cardstock sheets
80
Washable markers
3 packs
Crayons
30 boxes
Glue sticks
40
Wiggle eyes
200
Yarn scraps
1 large bag
Fabric scraps
1 large bag
Self-adhesive foam shapes
400 pieces
Child-safe scissors
20 pairs
Wooden craft sticks
100
Large cardboard box for stage
1
Story planning sheets
30
Who this list is for
This paper bag puppet theater supply list is for children creating paper bag puppets and short stories in small groups. It includes character-design materials as well as a large cardboard box for a simple performance stage.
How to use this list
Start groups with story planning sheets so they can decide on characters and a short beginning, middle, and end. Then give children lunch-size paper bags, cardstock, crayons, washable markers, glue sticks, child-safe scissors, and decorations such as wiggle eyes, yarn scraps, fabric scraps, and foam shapes. Use wooden craft sticks for extra puppet details or props, then prepare the large cardboard box as the stage.
Common mistakes
Do not wait until the puppets are finished to discuss the story. A planning sheet helps groups avoid making unrelated characters with no performance idea. Avoid placing every decoration on one puppet at once; glue sticks work better when children add pieces in stages. Keep the cardboard stage simple so it remains a background rather than becoming another long construction project.
What is on this list
The list includes 40 lunch-size paper bags, 80 cardstock sheets, 40 glue sticks, 200 wiggle eyes, a large bag of yarn scraps, a large bag of fabric scraps, and 400 self-adhesive foam shapes. It also provides markers, 30 boxes of crayons, 20 pairs of child-safe scissors, 100 wooden craft sticks, 30 story planning sheets, and one large cardboard box for the stage. Cross off items already available.
Day-of
Give each group a brief rehearsal at the stage before performances begin. Make sure puppets have names or labels, collect story planning sheets, and set completed puppets aside for display after the show. Return reusable scraps and supplies to their bins.
FAQ
Who is "Paper bag puppet theater supply list" for?
This paper bag puppet theater supply list is for children creating paper bag puppets and short stories in small groups. It includes character-design materials as well as a large cardboard box for a simple performance stage.
How should I use "Paper bag puppet theater supply list"?
Start groups with story planning sheets so they can decide on characters and a short beginning, middle, and end. Then give children lunch-size paper bags, cardstock, crayons, washable markers, glue sticks, child-safe scissors, and decorations such as wiggle eyes, yarn scraps, fabric scraps, and foam shapes. Use wooden craft sticks for extra puppet details o…
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper bag puppet theater supply list"?
Do not wait until the puppets are finished to discuss the story. A planning sheet helps groups avoid making unrelated characters with no performance idea. Avoid placing every decoration on one puppet at once; glue sticks work better when children add pieces in stages. Keep the cardboard stage simple so it remains a background rather than becoming another lo…
What is on the "Paper bag puppet theater supply list" list?
The list includes 40 lunch-size paper bags, 80 cardstock sheets, 40 glue sticks, 200 wiggle eyes, a large bag of yarn scraps, a large bag of fabric scraps, and 400 self-adhesive foam shapes. It also provides markers, 30 boxes of crayons, 20 pairs of child-safe scissors, 100 wooden craft sticks, 30 story planning sheets, and one large cardboard box for the s…
What should I check on the day of?
Give each group a brief rehearsal at the stage before performances begin. Make sure puppets have names or labels, collect story planning sheets, and set completed puppets aside for display after the show. Return reusable scraps and supplies to their bins.
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