This squirrel paper bag craft is an adorable craft that pairs with the book The Leaf Thief. The Leaf Thief follows Squirrel, who loves counting the leaves on his tree. When he notices one is missing, he teams up with his friend Bird to find the thief. It’s a humorous book that kids and adults love.
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Order The Leaf Thief before making this craft for the ultimate book pairing! This squirrel paper bag craft is inspired by the book, so make sure to read it first!
Supplies For This Squirrel Paper Bag Craft
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How To Make This Squirrel Paper Bag Craft
1. Cut the Squirrel Pieces: Cut out two ears, two arms, and a large tail from brown construction paper.
2. Make the Leaf: Trace a leaf onto construction paper and cut it out. Draw leaf veins with a marker.
3. Add Squirrel Details: Draw a face on the front of the paper bag. Add details to the ears and draw curved lines on the tail to create a furry texture.
4. Glue the Ears: Glue the ears to the top of the paper bag.
5. Glue the Tail: Attach the large tail to the back or side of the paper bag.
6. Add the Leaf: Glue the leaf to the front of the paper bag.
7. Add the Arms: Glue the arms over the leaf so it looks like the squirrel is holding onto the leaf.
Fun Variations For This Squirrel Paper Bag Craft
Want to use the paper bag as a puppet to retell the story? Add a red construction paper tongue under the flap of the bag.
Use googly eyes instead of marker for a cute and fun look.
Cut feet out of the brown construction paper and glue them to the bottom of the bag.
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PrintSquirrel Paper Bag Craft
Create an adorable squirrel inspired by The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming! After reading the story, children can make a paper bag squirrel holding onto a colorful fall leaf.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Category: DIY, Fall, Paper Bag Craft
- Method: Step-by-Step
Materials
- Brown paper lunch bag
- Brown construction paper
- Fall-colored construction paper for the leaf
- Scissors
- Glue
- Pencil
- Black marker
Instructions
- Cut the Squirrel Pieces: Cut out two ears, two arms, and a large tail from brown construction paper.
- Make the Leaf: Trace a leaf onto construction paper and cut it out. Draw leaf veins with a marker.
- Add Squirrel Details: Draw a face on the front of the paper bag. Add details to the ears and draw curved lines on the tail to create a furry texture.
- Glue the Ears: Glue the ears to the top of the paper bag.
- Glue the Tail: Attach the large tail to the back or side of the paper bag.
- Add the Leaf: Glue the leaf to the front of the paper bag.
- Add the Arms: Glue the arms over the leaf so it looks like the squirrel is holding onto the leaf.
