Instructions and Materials Needed for Making Your Own Penguin Bank and Penguin Paper Bag Puppet

• A cylindrical container, ideally with a removable plastic lid, such as a resealable can of nuts, coffee can, Pringles potato chip container, etc
• Black construction paper
• White construction paper
• Yellow or orange construction paper
• Crayons/markers

1. With assistance from a grown-up, cut a coin slot in the plastic lid.
2. Cut black construction paper and glue around the container.
3. Cut out the body and glue on the front.
4. Cut out the head, and glue the bottom edge along the top of the body.
5. Cut out wings and attach to the sides of the penguin.
6. Cut out the feet and attach to the bottom of the penguin.
7. Cut out the beak and eyes, and glue on to your penguin's head.
8. Save your coins!

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• Small paper bags
• Construction paper – black, white, orange or yellow
• Crayons/markers
• Glue stick

1. Color the bag black with crayons or markers.
2. Fold the top of the bag over, this will be the penguin's head.
3. Make a white “bib” cutout for the chest, two wings of black paper, and a yellow or orange beak.
4. Cut out eyes and glue pieces to the bag.

These instructions are only guidelines, be creative and have fun as you personalize your penguin bank or paper bag puppet!