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Looking for a fun, easy, and creative craft project for kids? Our Free Printable Lion Puppet template is the perfect activity! This adorable paper puppet is designed on 8.5×11-inch letter-size paper, making it simple to print at home or at a local copy shop. Children can color their own lion character, cut it out, fold it, and bring it to life with their hands.
Lions are known as the “Kings of the Jungle,” admired for their strength and majestic manes. With this printable puppet, kids can Build a Lion of their own—friendly, fierce, funny, or however their imagination leads them!
Supplies You Need
To make your paper hand puppet, gather these simple materials:
- Printable puppets (Download link below)
- Printer for printing the puppet template
- Crayons or colored pencils to decorate your lion
- Scissors to cut out each piece
- Glue to attach the puppet handle
- Cardstock paper (recommended for durability)
Free Printable Lion Puppet
Our free printable Lion Puppet template is designed especially for easy crafting. The layout fits perfectly on 8.5×11-inch letter paper, so you can print it without adjusting your printer settings. Each sheet includes the lion’s head, body panels, and handles needed to assemble your puppet.
The template features bold outlines to help kids cut along the edges easily, and there’s plenty of space for coloring and customizing. You can print as many copies as you need for personal use, making it ideal for classrooms, story time, birthday parties, animal units, and craft afternoons at home.
If your children enjoy animal crafts, they may also love our related activities like Lion Coloring Pages, Cow Puppet, Tiger Puppet, Horse Puppet, Chick Puppet, Bunny Puppet, and even a magical Unicorn Puppet.
How to Make a Lion Puppet
Making your own lion hand puppet is simple and enjoyable. Follow these steps:
1. Download the Printable Puppet
Click the download link below and save the lion puppet PDF to your device.
2. Color the Puppet
Use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to bring your lion to life. Let kids choose classic golden tones or experiment with fun, imaginative colors.
3. Cut Out the Puppet
Carefully cut along the solid lines. Younger children may need adult assistance.
4. Fold the Puppet
Fold each section along the dotted lines. This creates the shape of the lion’s head and mouth so it can “open and close” like a real puppet.
5. Attach the Handle
Glue the handle pieces behind the puppet. This makes it easy to hold and move during play.
6. Your Puppet Is Ready
That’s it! Your roaring Lion Puppet is complete and ready for storytelling, pretend play, or animal-themed activities.
Conclusion
Our Free Printable Lion Puppet is an engaging craft that kids of all ages will enjoy. With an easy-to-use 8.5×11-inch template, simple instructions, and fun coloring opportunities, this puppet craft encourages creativity and hands-on learning. Print as many as you need, gather your supplies, and start building your own pride of playful lions.
