From the time they're toddlers, kids enjoy role playing and acting out various scenarios. As they get older and their creativity and imagination begins to soar, it's no doubt that one of the best ways for kids to try out new roles is with a tabletop puppet theater is perfect, especially for classrooms and small spaces.
Making Your Own Puppets
One of the best ways to learn from silly puppets.
Not sure what types of materials to include in your puppet making? Here's a list of the materials you'll need to grab:
* Puppet Sticks (for stick puppets)
* Socks (for sock puppets)
* Pieces of felt cut up into shapes (for the eyes, mouth and nose)
* Yarn (for the hair)
* Glue
* Wiggly Eyes
* Pom-Poms
The Perfect Puppet Pals
If you're not looking to do a messy art project, then consider doing a little shopping around for the perfect puppetry products that will make your kids want to do some serious acting. Once again, if you're following a particular theme, look for a puppet that fits within that theme. Great examples include the giraffe puppet. Let your kids also talk about the different habitats these animals live in.
