How to Write a Kid's Puppet Play
Many kids are familiar with puppets. Famous kid's shows have used puppets and puppet show basics to appeal to children. Here's how to write and perform a kid's puppet play.
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Instructions
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Brainstorm ideas for a kid's puppet play. Animal puppets are easy to buy and make so a kid's puppet play using animals would make a great story starter.
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Ask kids to get involved with the puppet play. Get together with the kids to discuss what they'd like to see in a puppet play. Have kids write down possible ideas for making the puppets and what props they might need or want for the play. Some kids should also help play the parts of the puppets if necessary.
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Make puppets and other puppet props. Use an appliance box for a puppet stage. Ask your local home improvement store if they have any extra appliance boxes that you can take off their hands. Chances are they'll have extra boxes you can use. Make puppets from old socks or brown paper bags.
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Form a simple plot that kids can focus on and enjoy. Write a puppet play based on a famous story that kids already know or are studying in school.
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Type the kid's puppet play in a word processor on the computer. Make copies for all the puppet volunteers. You can also make copies for parents or other adults who volunteer their time to help with the puppet play.
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Practice the puppet play to make sure all parts are clear and to make sure the play makes sense. If you can, choose a few kids to test the puppet play. Ask what they liked and what they didn't like about the puppet play.
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Tips & Warnings
Practice different play techniques with the kids to use the puppet play as a learning experience. Try acting lessons or get a drama teacher involved to help show kids the different techniques puppeteers or actors use.
