This Paper Bag Groundhog Pop Up Puppet is the Perfect Addition to Your Groundhog Unit

Looking for a fun craft to go along with a groundhog unit for preschoolers and/or kindergartners? Make an adorable paper bag groundhog puppet that pops up and down! *This post was originally published on 02/02/13 and updated on 1/27/18.

How to Make a Pop Up Paper Bag Groundhog Puppet

My son made this peeking groundhog craft in his preschool class. Here’s how you can make your own:

Supplies:

• paper bag
• wood craft stick
• brown and white construction paper
• paint and paintbrushes
• black marker
• googly eyes
• glue
• scissors

Instructions:

Cut a groundhog from brown construction paper.

Create the face: draw on a nose and mouth. Glue on googly eyes and teeth (white paper).

Turn it into a puppet by taping or gluing a wood craft stick to the backside.

Cut slits about 2 inches long along the top edges of a brown paper bag. This is great for preschoolers who are learning how to use scissors. Bend the slit outward.

Paint the the bent parts with green paint. This creates grass, or you could do white to represent snow.

At the very bottom of the bag, cut a small slit in the center.   Poke the paper groundhog puppet through the slit. Now he’s ready to play peek-a-boo!!!

Each kid in my son’s class predicted whether or not the groundhog would see his shadow. My little guy predicted no. The teacher made a chart with all the kids predictions. She placed them on a bulletin board to compare with all the other preschool classes.

For another fun craft like this peeking paper bag groundhog puppet, check out our adorable handprint groundhog.

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Amanda

Artsy Momma

Amanda is an ‘artsy momma’ to 2 kids who love making crafts just as much as she does. Follow their creative journey over on the blog titled Artsy Momma. Besides crafts, they share fun food ideas, hands-on learning activities, mommy DIY, + lots more! If you love handprint art, head over to their Fun Handprint Art blog where you will find hundreds of their projects all made with little hands and feet.