This paper bag bald eagle craft is such a fun way to celebrate patriotic holidays like Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, or even President’s Day. So if you’re looking for a fun patriotic craft to make with the kids, the search is over! Using a simple paper bag and our free printable template, kids can create their own majestic eagle puppet while building fine motor skills and getting creative with a fun printable craft activity. 

This simple bald eagle craft is perfect for kids of all ages and works really well for a patriotic unit study, classroom lesson plans, or a fun activity at home. Little hands will love putting together the template pieces, adding the feather details, and turning the finished craft into an eagle paper bag puppet for pretend play afterward.

One of the reasons the bald eagle is such an important national symbol is because it represents freedom and strength in the United States. The bald eagle became the national bird of the USA in 1782, and these majestic birds can actually fly as high as 10,000 feet in the air. Curious kiddos are usually fascinated to learn that bald eagles build some of the largest nests of any bird in North America.

Materials Needed for your Bald Eagle Craft 

This easy craft uses simple supplies you may already have at home, which makes it a perfect way to put together a quick afternoon project.

You will need:

• Paper bag
• Construction papers
• Scissor
• Glue
• Marker

We used brown construction paper for the wings and body pieces, along with white paper for the eagle’s head and yellow paper for the beak pattern and feet. If you want to add extra personality, you could also use googly eyes, tissue paper, brown paint, or even extra feather pieces for decoration.

The best part is that the paper bag turns into a puppet once the craft is finished. Kids can use their own eagle for imaginative play, storytelling, or patriotic puppet shows. That makes this not just a fun craft, but also a great keepsake afterward.

How to Make the Bald Eagle Craft

This paper bag craft is simple enough for young children but still fun for older kids too. It works well for a group of kids in classrooms, summer camps, homeschool settings, or family craft time.

Bald Eagle Paper Bag Craft

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Materials

• Paper bag
• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Black Marker

Tools

• Printer for the template

Instructions

1. Cut the templates and trace them to their corresponding papers and cut them again.
   
2. Assemble the templates as shown in the picture. Attach the head and wings to the paper bag.
   
3. Outline the templates using a marker. Add details to each of them, the eyes, the feet etc to make your finished bald eagle craft pop.
   
4. Attach the eyes and beak to the face.
   
5. Attach the blush and feet.
   
6. Draw curve lines to the paper bag as his feathers.

The curved feather lines really help bring the eagle to life and give the body texture that looks like tail feathers and layered plumage. Kids can also personalize their child’s project with different sizes of eyes, extra feather details, or patriotic colors inspired by the American flag.

Download the Printable Eagle Craft PDF Template

To make this patriotic craft even easier, we’ve included a free printable template with all the printable eagle template pieces you need.

The bald eagle template makes this project much easier for younger children who are still practicing cutting skills. Simply print the free template, cut out the body pieces, and trace them onto your colored paper.

This free printable template is for personal use only and works perfectly for classrooms, homeschool groups, scouts, or crafting at home. Having a picture of the completed project nearby also helps kids follow along independently.

Fun eagle crafts are a great hands-on way for children to learn about American history, patriotic holidays, and fascinating animals all at once. Pairing paper crafts with books, eagle coloring pages, or even dot printables can turn this into a full learning activity.

If you are doing a letter E theme, this simple craft also fits perfectly alongside letter recognition activities. It’s a fun way to combine creativity with learning while keeping kids engaged.

Bald eagles are also incredible hunters with excellent eyesight. In fact, they can see fish from very far away while flying high above lakes and rivers. That’s one reason these majestic birds are so fascinating for kids to learn about.

Related Books to Enjoy Together

Here are a few great books to pair with this fun animal craft:

• “Bald Eagles” by Gail Gibbons – a great resource for learning all about the national bird in a kid-friendly way.
• “National Geographic Readers: Bald Eagles” – a fascinating animal book full of amazing photos and facts.

Adding books to your home library collection is a perfect way to extend the activity and encourage even more curiosity about different animals and patriotic traditions.

More Patriotic Crafts and Activities for Kids

If your kids enjoyed this patriotic craft, there are so many creative ways to continue the fun. Try making a handprint eagle craft, patriotic paper plates, American flag art, eagle coloring sheets, or other fun animal crafts for Memorial Day and Independence Day celebrations.

These activities are a simple way to keep kids busy while helping them connect with patriotic themes through hands-on creativity.

• Hand-Print American Flag Shirt
• Patriotic Succulent Planters
• Patriotic Fruit Salad
• Patriotic Sprinkle Sugar Cookies
• DIY 4th of July Party Decorations & Ideas

If you make this paper bag bald eagle craft, we’d love to see it. Share your child’s project on social media or save the idea to your Facebook page for later. Don’t forget to share this blog post with friends and family who are looking for easy patriotic crafts for kids too!