9. Paper Bag Puppets

A classic kids’ activity that encourages both art and imaginative storytelling.

How to make it:
Use brown lunch bags as the puppet base. Decorate with construction paper, googly eyes, yarn, and markers to create animals, people, or imaginary creatures.

Why kids love it:
Once the puppets are made, they can put on a puppet show.

Parent tip:
Record the puppet performance—it makes a wonderful memory to look back on.