Friendship Puppet Show
Kindergartener (5-6 years)Group PlaySocial Skills15 minutes
Dive into the world of imagination with a fun puppet show that helps children express themselves and practice social skills! Using simple puppets made from household items, kids will create characters and a short story, encouraging teamwork and communication.
Materials Needed:
- Socks
- Markers
- Small props (like buttons or paper clips)
How To Play:
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Step 1: Use the socks to create puppets by drawing faces with markers and adding small props to decorate them.
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Step 2: Gather the children in a circle and brainstorm a simple story together that the puppets can act out.
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Step 3: Take turns performing the puppet show, encouraging each child to express their character’s dialogue and actions.
Learning Benefits:
- Enhances social skills by encouraging communication and collaboration among peers.
- Fosters creativity and imagination through character creation and storytelling.
- Builds confidence in self-expression as children perform in front of others.