Puppets in the Classroom - Teacher Training Resources

Though preschool aged children tend to most enjoy puppets in the classroom, younger grade school students may also profit from the use of puppets. Even teens and adults will sometimes enjoy watching a well done puppet production, writing a script, or developing a puppet show to present to younger classes.

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Articles, Online:

Books:

Easy-to-Make Puppets & How to Use Them by Fran Rottman
How to Make Puppets With Children by Evan Moor
Praise God with Puppets by Anita Reith Stohs
Puppet Mania by John E. Kennedy (Not written specifically for the church but has good info)
The Official Puppet Ministry Survival Guide by Susan Parsons

Handouts:

Using Puppets in the Classroom by Ministry Tools Resource Center

In this three page document, teachers will get some tips on how to effectively use puppets in the classroom by having a purpose, using them in a variety of ways, and more.

Resources:

Book: Instant Puppet Skits: 20 Stories From People Who Met Jesus by John Cutshall, Mikal Keefer
Book: Instant Puppet Skits: Big Hairy Issues Kids Face by Larry Shallenberger
Book: Just Add Puppets by Group Publishing
Book: Make Your Own Puppets & Puppet Theaters by Carolyn Carreiro
Book: Puppet Scripts for Preschool Worship (Ages 3-K) by Standard Publishing
Puppets: Bible Character Puppets
Scripts: Puppet Scripts
Stands & Theaters: Puppet Stands & Theaters

Video, DVD:

Puppet Ministry Basics & Beyond DVD

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