Moose Paper Bag Puppet
This Moose Paper Bag Puppet is a fun printable craft for kids who enjoy animal activities, puppet play, and simple paper crafts. It is easy to make with a paper lunch bag, crayons or markers, and our printable moose pieces. Once finished, kids can use their puppet for storytelling, classroom activities, or pretend play at home.
Supplies
- Paper lunch bag
- Printed moose template
- Markers or crayons
- Scissors
- Glue stick or school glue
Instructions
- Print the moose puppet template and color the pieces if you would like to add extra detail before cutting.
- Carefully cut out all of the moose pieces.
- Place the paper lunch bag flat on your table with the flap facing up. Glue the moose head onto the bottom flap of the bag so it will move when the puppet is used.
- Glue the beard and antlers in place as shown on the finished sample.
- Let the glue dry completely before playing with your puppet.
- Use your moose puppet for storytelling, pretend play, or as part of a woodland animals lesson.
Fun Facts
Moose are the largest members of the deer family.
They can run up to about 35 miles per hour.
Moose are strong swimmers and can travel long distances in search of food.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on the printable moose pattern to open it in a new window and print at the correct size.
You can also make a companion puppet by creating the Beaver Paper Bag Puppet.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This printable moose puppet works well for classroom activities and homeschool lessons about forest animals, Canada, or wildlife habitats. Children can use the finished puppet for retelling stories, practicing speaking skills, or creating their own animal puppet show. Teachers can also pair this activity with simple lessons about mammals, antlers, and woodland ecosystems.
