Johnny Appleseed Paper Bag Puppet Craft Template

Johnny Appleseed Puppet Craft – A Fun Fall Activity for Kids

Celebrate fall and bring the legend of Johnny Appleseed to life with this hands-on puppet craft! Kids will love creating their own Johnny Appleseed character while practicing fine motor skills, cutting, and gluing. Once complete, the puppet is perfect for pretend play, storytime, or classroom displays.

This craft is great for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students. With multiple versions included, you can choose what works best for your group, whether it’s coloring in or using pieces to print directly on colored paper for quick prep.

This activity blends creativity with learning:

• Encourages storytelling and imaginative play
• Builds fine motor skills through cutting and gluing
• Great for fall, apple themes, or Johnny Appleseed lessons
• Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or family craft time

What’s Included

✔ 1 Printable PDF (US Letter, 8.5” x 11”)
✔ 20 Pages Total
✔ Full craft version – print directly on colored paper for easy prep
✔ Black-and-white simplified version – kids color in with less cutting required
✔ Step-by-step instructions included

How It Works

1️⃣ Purchase & download the digital file
2️⃣ Choose the version that works best for your child or classroom
3️⃣ Print on white or colored paper
4️⃣ Cut out the puppet pieces
5️⃣ Assemble and glue to a paper bag to make Johnny Appleseed
6️⃣ Use for storytime, displays, or pretend play

📥 Instant Download – Start your child’s Johnny Appleseed puppet craft today!
🖨️ Digital Product – No physical items shipped