Two years ago, I was asked by a trainee teacher to make puppets for a story telling project. Following that, I started making my bath puppets that have been so successful! Last week I was contacted by two more would-be teachers. One of them also wants puppets, specific ones to illustrate her story. The other one wanted a monkey puppet and a story board with felt animals that would stick to the board. She needed hers promptly, so I made it over the weekend. Luckily I already had a monkey puppet in stock.
It was quite good fun to create. I'm hopeless at drawing, so I looked online for a cartoon version of each animal and then printed it out to use as a pattern. Of course, even I can manage a snake and a spider!
PS My photo resizer stopped working, so I downloaded another one. I haven't altogether got the hang of it and haven't been able to put my name on the photos. I'll get there eventually.
What fun! My sisters and I loved playing with puppets when we were kids.
ReplyDeleteNow the puppets have a scene to roam into, that sounds like a fun class!
ReplyDeleteThat looks fantastic!!! :) What fun!!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful and I can imagine the fun factor! I think it is great of teachers to take that extra bit of effort to make learning playful and enjoyable. ♥️
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy, Jane. Love the felt idea. I had felt critters in my classroom once and the tinies loved them.
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