Stop a minute and think about the last time you watched a puppet show? How old were you? Do you remember some of America's most famous Puppets? Which of these do you recognize: Charlie McCarthy, Howdy Dowdy, King Friday and Lady Elaine, Lamb Chop, Bert and Ernie, Kermit and Miss Piggy, Fraggles, Elmo? Depending on which puppet that you recognize it says a lot about when you grew up and how old you are. Puppets have long been an important part of our childhood memories and entertainment. Did you know that puppets are also a great way for young children to create imaginative stories and play on their own? Puppet theaters help young children to role play and characters become alive in a child's hand as they act out a scene. Puppets are also a great way for school aged children to master the art of storytelling.
Here are a couple of suggestions to help make puppets a fun part of your child's play time.
• For baby: Black and White or bright colored puppets can be used for adult/child interaction. Baby will follow puppet with their eyes and laugh and giggle.
• For toddlers and preschoolers: combine a puppet with their favorite story book for added play value at story time.
• For school age children: have children use puppets to act out a favorite story.
• Older Children: Have children write and create their own stories around their favorite puppets. Reading skills are improved as they perform the show.
• For adults: Watch the show! Giving your child the spotlight for 5-10 minutes will boost self-confidence and creativity.
Here I am at Bee Active Toys talking about puppets.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pnv5Wbn0KAU
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