Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will create your very own puppet and learn how to bring it to life through storytelling and play.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed:

• Old socks or gloves
• Markers or paints
• Yarn or string
• Googly eyes or buttons
• Scissors

No prior knowledge needed, just bring your creativity and imagination!

Activities

1. Create your puppet by decorating an old sock or glove with markers, paints, googly eyes, and other materials.

2. Give your puppet a name and personality. Think about what they like to do and how they sound.

3. Practice storytelling with your puppet. Create a short story or dialogue where your puppet interacts with you or other puppets.

Talking Points

• "Puppets are like magical friends that we can create and bring to life through our imagination."
• "When we give our puppet a name and personality, it helps us make them feel real and special."
• "Storytelling with puppets is like creating a mini play where we can be the director and the actors at the same time."
• "Using different voices and movements for our puppet helps us make them come alive and tell their story."