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Paper bag monster puppet

A lunch bag that turns into a talking monster after your toddler sticks on the face.

Paper bag monster puppet
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 2 to 3
Time20 minutes
Cost$2 to $4

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

  1. Step 1: Cut the face parts
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    Cut the face parts

    Cut 2 big eyes, a mouth, and some spiky hair from paper.

  2. Step 2: Flatten the bag
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    Flatten the bag

    Lay the bag flat with the folded bottom flap facing up. That flap is the monster's mouth.

  3. Step 3: Glue the eyes
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    Glue the eyes

    Rub the glue stick on the back of each eye with your toddler. Then let them press them onto the flap.

  4. Step 4: Add hair and mouth
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    Add hair and mouth

    Let them stick the hair on top and the mouth under the flap.

  5. Step 5: Color it
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    Color it

    Hand over the crayons for scribbles. Monsters love scribbles.

  6. Step 6: Make it talk
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    Make it talk

    Slide your hand in and open and close the flap. Give it a silly voice.

Edie's tip

Glue sticks that go on purple and dry clear help toddlers see where the glue is.

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