Easy Mouse Paper Bag Puppet Craft for Kids (Free Printable Template)
I love taking a story beyond the pages of a book. When children create, imagine, and build something connected to a story, they have the opportunity to revisit the characters, explore the message, and make meaningful memories along the way.
This simple Craft is the perfect companion activity for The Mouse and the Little Pink Elephant. With just a few simple supplies, children can create their very own mouse puppet while remembering the joy they felt reading or listening to the story.
Whether you are reading at home, adding it to a homeschool unit study, or looking for a fun classroom activity, this little mouse puppet is sure to bring smiles!
About The Mouse and the Little Pink Elephant
Meet the Mouse from The Mouse and the Little Pink Elephant — She small, but determined, her love for dancing was everything, and then she met the best friend ever, an elephant that shared her joy of dancing.
Perfect for ages 3–8, The Mouse and the Little Pink Elephant is a story that captures friendship that is built on common ground.
This small craft is a fun way for children to connect with the story. You can find the elephant puppet in its own post. Make Your Own Pink Elephant Puppet – A Fun & Easy Kids’ Book Themed Craft! – Sillygeese Publishing
✂️ Supplies Needed:
- Gray paper bag (5.1 x 3.1 x 9 approximately)
- color printer and paper
- scissors
- glue
- googly eyes
- Black marker or crayon
- (for the mouth)
- Stapler (optional)
How to Make Your Puppet
- Download and Print Templates
- Cut out all pieces
- Glue the oval hamburger style to the bottom of the bag *the part that makes the flap when folded)
- Glue the Gray triangle to the bottom half of the oval, this is the muzzle and nose.
- Then glue the earpieces together into a stack as shown.
- Once the ears are dry, glue to the top of the head as shown. Glue to the front or back let the child choose.
- Optionally glue on the small pink cheeks
- Attach large googly eyes.
- With Marker or crayon draw the mouth
- Glue the tail to the back of the bag.
Extend the Learning
Crafts are a wonderful way to help children connect with the books they read. After making your mouse puppet take some time to talk about the story:
- Can you retell me the story?
- What was your favorite part of the story?
- Did you learn anything?
Get the Free Template
Want to make it even easier? Download our free printable mouse pattern from the Free Resource Page (find the password in the last newsletter) or get it straight to your inbox by signing up for the newsletter below.
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Blessings,
—Shannon L. Mokry
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