{"id":19608,"date":"2026-06-05T09:30:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T13:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trainbibleteachers.com\/blog\/?p=19608"},"modified":"2026-05-08T09:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T13:04:10","slug":"tips-for-using-puppets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trainbibleteachers.com\/blog\/tips-for-using-puppets.htm","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Using Puppets in the Bible Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Puppets<\/a> can be an effective teaching method when their use meets certain conditions. Below you’ll find an acrostic of tips for using them in the Bible classroom.<\/p>\n

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\nAlso check out the Using Puppets in the Classroom<\/a> handout by Ministry Tools Resource Center. This three-page teacher training resource helps teachers think through various aspects of using puppets as a teaching method in the Bible classroom.<\/div>\n

An Acrostic with Tips for Using Puppets<\/h2>\n

Please note that the following acrostic is not included in the above-mentioned handout though some of the tips are similar.<\/p>\n

P –<\/strong><\/span> Purpose<\/p>\n

Make sure the use of puppets enhances the lesson. Have a higher purpose than merely because students enjoy them. We teach for learning and growth, not for entertainment.<\/p>\n

U –<\/strong><\/span> Usage<\/p>\n

Learn the proper way to use a puppet (i.e., mouth movement, how to enter, realistic movement, etc.).<\/p>\n

P –<\/strong><\/span> Props<\/p>\n

While a stage, background scenery, and other props can be used, they aren’t always necessary. Sometimes less is more.<\/p>\n

P –<\/strong><\/span> Practice<\/p>\n

Get comfortable manipulating the puppet and maintaining a consistent voice and personality for it. Know the script well enough that you don’t have to keep looking at notes.<\/p>\n

E –<\/strong><\/span> Engagement<\/p>\n

Provide opportunity for students to interact when possible, such as having the puppet ask questions for students to answer.<\/p>\n

T –<\/strong><\/span> Timing<\/p>\n

Determine when using puppets best fits the lesson. Also consider how often to use puppets so their use doesn’t become less effective.<\/p>\n

S –<\/strong><\/span> Simplicity<\/p>\n

Make sure the puppets themselves and their planned usage is simple enough to get the message across. Especially consider age level developmental factors and interests of students. A complicated plot, too many puppets, or excessive props, can become more of a distraction to learning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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