Mummy Puppet Cut Out Craft for Kids (Free Printable!)

Make your mummy wave hello with this simple printable mummy craft—a fun way to practice scissor skills while getting ready for the spooky season!

Get ready for some Halloween fun with this mummy puppet craft! This movable paper puppet is the perfect mix of silly and spooky, making it a hit with little kids and older kids alike. With just a free printable mummy template, some brads, and a little cutting and gluing, kids can create their very own dancing mummy puppet in no time.

This is one of those fun family crafts that works for just about any setting—a class party, Halloween party, or a rainy October afternoon at home. Plus, using brads to attach the arms and legs makes this a creative mummy craft with movable parts, which younger kids always enjoy. This easy craft is hands-on, simple, and just the right amount of spooky!

Materials

Free printable template
White cardstock paper
Scissors or a hole punch for the arm/leg holes
Glue stick
Brads
Optional: crayons, markers, or stickers for decorating

Instructions

Materials for mummy puppet — **Printing:**
Print the free mummy craft template onto cardstock paper. Cardstock makes the puppet sturdier for play, since regular white paper can tear when you add the brads.

Mummy cut out — **Cut out the pieces:**
Carefully cut the mummy shape—head, body, arms, and legs—using scissors. Adult help may be needed for younger children.

Glueing head — **Glue the head:**
Attach the mummy’s head to the top of the body with glue.

Adding arms and legs — **Attach the arms and legs:** Use brads to connect the limbs to the body. This makes the puppet’s arms and legs movable.

Decorate and play: Kids can add a fun touch by coloring the mummy outline, adding halloween-themed stickers, or just leave their cute mummy plain!

Learning and Play Ideas

This easy Halloween craft isn’t just a fun craft—it’s also a great way to build fine motor skills through cutting, gluing, and attaching brads. Try these ideas for extending the play:

Story Time: Write a short story about your mummy puppet and act it out. This can connect to visual arts or even a light introduction to Ancient Egypt for older grades.
Halloween Parade: Play spooky music and let the puppets dance. This makes a fun classroom activity especially for Kindergarten students.
Creative Writing: Encourage young learners to write about their puppet—what’s the best part of being a mummy?
Classroom Display: Hang your puppets on black paper or a bulletin board for a great addition to your Halloween decorations.