Using puppets to teach

Hey educators!

Are you ready to bring a little magic into your classroom? Puppets aren’t just for playtime—they can become your co-teachers, helping you engage children, spark imaginations, and create meaningful learning moments.

This guide is packed with everything you need to get started using puppets in your teaching practice. Whether you're introducing a puppet or want fresh ideas for making them a regular part of your program, this guide has you covered.

Here’s what you’ll find:

• Simple, practical steps to bring puppets to life with confidence (no acting experience required!).
• Creative ways to use puppets for storytelling, problem-solving, and teaching social-emotional skills.
• Tips for using puppets to encourage participation, build relationships, and connect with children on a deeper level.
• Ideas for embedding puppets into routines, lessons, and play to support diverse learners and needs.

Using puppets is about more than having fun (though there’ll be plenty of that!); it’s about fostering curiosity, collaboration, and connection. Let this guide show you how puppets can transform your teaching—and bring a whole lot of joy to your classroom.

Ready to dive in? Let’s get those puppets talking!

HEAPS of videos about teaching with puppets, storytelling with puppets on Storykate

Check out my new course that delves into puppet concepts even further

https://youtu.be/Jc57q5jmgNI

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