Ladybug Paper Bag Puppet Craft Activities for kids

Spring is here, and that means it’s the perfect time to be on the lookout for ladybugs!
Ladybugs are one of those insects that kids actually like. They are often seen as a symbol of good luck, so it’s no wonder they have become popular.
If you want to make a fun insect craft with the kids, try out this ladybug paper bag ladybug puppet.
This activity is easy and fun and comes with a free printable template. Your kids will enjoy putting on their own puppet show after following these simple steps!
Also, be sure to look through all of our paper bag puppets for even more fun ideas.
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How To Make A Paper Bag Ladybug Puppet

Directions
Download the ladybug template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
hand holding paper bag ladybug craft template
Begin by creating the ladybug’s head. Glue the eyes in the middle of the head, just above
the mouth. If you’re using black paper, glue the white mouth just below the eyes.
hand gluing eye to paper bag ladybug head
hand gluing smile to paper bag ladybug head
Place the cheeks just below and slightly outside the eyes and glue them in place.
hand gluing cheek to paper bag ladybug head
Take the antennae and glue them to the top and back of the head.
hand gluing antenna to paper bag ladybug head
Position the completed ladybug head on the flap portion of the brown paper bag and glue it
in place.
hand gluing head to ladybug paper bag craft
Next, create the ladybug’s body. Glue the black spots all over the wings.
hand gluing spots to paper bag ladybug wings
Glue the ladybug wings slightly angled inward onto the ladybug’s body.
hand gluing wings to ladybug paper bag craft
Finish up by gluing the ladybug’s body to the main piece of the brown paper bag.
hand gluing body to ladybug paper bag craft
That’s it! It’s so cute!
hand holding paper bag ladybug craft
Spring Unit For Kids
If you want to create an entire spring-themed unit for kids around this ladybug craft, keep
reading! We have some great ideas to get you started.
Reading aloud to children is beneficial in so many ways! Reading can help encourage early
literacy skills and can help kids learn new vocabulary.
That’s just 2 reasons why you should read aloud to kids and why we recommend starting a
unit with books! Below are some of our favorite spring books for kids.