Not only does this paper bag eagle craft get kids busy with creating something beautiful but it embraces their natural creativity in ways that are both educational and fun.
Bring the majestic beauty of a bald eagle to your classroom or home with an easy and creative paper bag craft!
This fun activity is perfect for budding artists, as it gives children the chance to explore their artistic creativity while also learning about one of America’s favorite birds.
Best of all: with just a few simple steps, this magnificent creature can be ready to soar!
This bald eagle craft is perfect for a preschool or elementary school classroom activity as well, since it helps children explore American history and nature in an enjoyable way.
Not only does it look great when finished, but they will also learn about this magnificent creature along the way. Get ready to be inspired – let’s get started crafting!
Craft Supplies:
- White Cardstock Paper
- Eagle Printable – on our landing page
- Brown Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Crayon, Marker or Coloring Pencil
- Googly Eyes
- Scissors
- School Glue or Glue Stick
- Brown Paper Bag
- Brown Craft Paint
- Paint Brush
Directions:
- First things first – download and print out the provided eagle head printable, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need ONE print per craft.
- Now go ahead and color in the nose shape in the design.
- At this point in time you can also glue on the two googly eyes as well.
- When done, trim it out and discard excess paper.
- Set aside for now.
- Next up – lay your brown paper bag on a flat surface with the flap of the bag facing upwards.
- Paint the larger {rectangle} part of the paper bag completely brown.
- Follow that up by gluing the head shape to the unpainted flap of the decorated paper bag.
- Finally, the last step is to trace/cut out TWO handprint cutouts from your brown cardstock paper and adhere them to the back of the painted paper bag.
- And that’s it! Let it dry completely in an undisturbed area.
- Then display your awesome lunch sack eagle craft piece proudly for all to see or use it as a puppet!
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