Puppet Day / Puppet Show
Puppet Show
Children write and perform a short puppet show behind a puppet theatre. Builds storytelling and confidence.
How to run it
- Set up a puppet theatre or table with a sheet.
- Children choose puppets and plan a story.
- Rehearse in small groups.
- Perform for the audience.
You will need
- puppets
- puppet theatre or sheet
Make it easier or harderUse familiar stories for younger children; older children can write scripts.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 5Children tell stories and communicate with an audience.
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