Civil Rights Leaders Paper Bag Puppets

Civil Rights Leaders Paper Bag Puppets - MLK and Rosa Parks Craft for Kids

Honor two heroes of the civil rights movement by creating paper bag puppets of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks! This meaningful craft teaches kids about their brave actions - from Rosa's courageous stand on the Montgomery bus to Dr. King's leadership in peaceful protests. As children craft these inspiring figures, they'll learn how ordinary people can create extraordinary change through courage and determination.

45-90 minutes Ages 5-12 2 steps may need help

Project Supplies

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A cartoon of Yarn
Black Yarn
A cartoon of Paper Bags
Paper Bags
A cartoon of Googly Eyes
Googly Eyes
A cartoon of White Glue
White Glue
A cartoon of Markers
(Optional) Markers
A cartoon of Lids
Large Lids
A cartoon of Crayons
(Optional) Crayons
A cartoon of Paper
Paper
A cartoon of Pipe Cleaners
Pipe Cleaners

About This Project

Honor two heroes of the civil rights movement by creating paper bag puppets of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks! This meaningful craft teaches kids about their brave actions - from Rosa's courageous stand on the Montgomery bus to Dr. King's leadership in peaceful protests. As children craft these inspiring figures, they'll learn how ordinary people can create extraordinary change through courage and determination.

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Project Tags
mlk day black history civil rights puppet paper craft indoor small group project storytelling historical figures time machine theater creative play educational crafts martin luther king jr rosa parks bus boycott dramatic play

Steps

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Trace your heads

Find a large lid about the width of your paper bags. Trace it to make two nice round circles. It's ok if you can't find a perfect lid. You can also just draw them freehand

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