Puppet Show Course for Children

1. Introduction to puppets:

• Explain what puppets are and the different types of puppets (hand puppets, marionettes, etc.)
• Demonstrate how to use different types of puppets
• Have the children practice using the puppets

2. Creating a puppet show:

• Discuss the elements of a good puppet show (e.g. plot, character development, dialogue)
• Have the children brainstorm ideas for their own puppet show
• Help the children develop their ideas into a script for their puppet show

3. Building and decorating puppets:

• Teach the children how to create their own puppets using simple materials (e.g. paper mache, felt, cardboard)
• Help the children design and decorate their puppets

4. Rehearsing and performing the puppet show:

• Have the children rehearse their puppet show
• Assist the children in fine-tuning their script and puppets
• Encourage the children to perform their puppet show for an audience (e.g. parents, siblings, classmates)

5. Wrapping up:

• Review what the children have learned during the course
• Encourage the children to continue creating and performing puppet shows on their own
• Offer suggestions for further exploration (e.g. reading books about puppets, visiting a puppet museum)
Script Writing