Gingerbread House Paper Bag Craft or Gift Bag
🎄 Paper Bag Gingerbread Houses – Christmas Craft Activity
Bring some holiday cheer into your classroom with these adorable Paper Bag Gingerbread Houses!
This easy, hands-on Christmas craft is perfect for celebrating the season with your students — and it doubles as a cute gift bag for holiday treats or classroom surprises!
All you need are brown or white paper lunch bags and a little creativity — no fancy supplies required!
✂️ What’s Included:
- Roof, door, and window templates
- Festive decorations for students to color, cut, and glue
- Step-by-step teacher directions for a smooth, easy prep
- Suggestions for classroom use and display
🕒 Easy Two-Day Project Plan:
Day 1:
Students color and cut out their roof, door, and windows. Glue on the door and windows, then store the roof inside the bag for later.
Day 2:
Color, cut, and glue all the fun decorations!
Crumple one sheet of newspaper or paper towel, place it inside the bag for fullness, then add the roof and staple on each side.
(Or, fill the bag with goodies and use it as a holiday gift bag!)
🌟 Why Teachers Love It:
- Fun, festive, and easy to prep
- Encourages creativity and fine motor skills
- Works perfectly as a classroom craft or family gift project
- Looks great displayed on desks, shelves, or bulletin boards
