In DT this half term we are working hard to explore, design and make our very own animal puppets.
Firstly we took our time to explore different kinds of puppets such as :
- Finger puppets
- Hand puppets
- Sock puppets
- String puppets
We worked out what each puppet was made from, how the pieces were joined together and what had been added to make the puppet look like the animal or person it was.
Then we learnt and practised using a running stitch ready for making our own puppets. Some of the children in Moorhen Class enjoyed it so much that they said ‘This is the best day ever!’.
After that we started to think about making our own hand puppets.
We thought about what would make a good puppet and decided:
Now we are starting to design our puppets. We have decided what animal puppet we would like to make. Next we will think carefully about the materials we might need to use and how we can make it look like the animal we have chosen.
We can’t wait to make our puppets!
How to Help at Home
You can support your child’s learning at home by encouraging them to continue being creative with simple materials.
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Make a puppet together using a sock, paper bag or old fabric. Your child could design another animal puppet and decorate it using buttons, felt, paper or wool.
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Practise simple sewing skills such as a running stitch using plastic needles or large needles with adult supervision. Sewing cards or felt shapes are great for practising.
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Talk about puppets in stories or shows and ask your child what type of puppet they think it is (finger puppet, hand puppet, string puppet etc.).
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Put on a puppet show! Encourage your child to use their puppet to tell a story or act out a favourite book.
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