Chapter 4: Puppets

Puppets have long provided entertainment for young and old alike. Puppetry is now probably more familiar through television than live performance, but it still flourishes throughout the world. Children who have difficulty with expression and feeling find security in projecting themselves into another character. Creativity and interest develop as children are allowed to express themselves through dramatization with puppet characters.

There are many different types of puppets. They can range in complexity from the very simple finger puppet to a detailed marionette puppet. When used correctly, all can be used effectively in storytelling.

There Was and Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly

Story

Lesson Plans

Activities

Burger

Seashell

Snow

Old MacDonald Had a Farm

Activities

Resources

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

Story

Lesson Plans

Activities

Resources

Puppet Patterns

Hand Puppets

Finger Puppets

Glove Puppets

  • Peter Rabbit
  • Little Red Riding Hood

Paper Sack Puppets

Stick Puppets

Shadow Puppets

Spoon Puppets

Marionette Puppets

Paper Mache Puppets

Moving Mouth Puppets

Sock Puppets

How-To's and Teaching Aids