1. Prof K’s Tips for Puppetmaking with Children

2. Encourage Creativity!

4. Individual Expression

7. Have a simple example

9. Be Challenging

11. “ Tell me about your puppet.” Try to avoid “What is it?”

13. Use “I see…” instead of “I like”

14. “ Good job” can feel empty if used too often…

15. Be specific! Look for shapes, colors, textures, lines, character…

17. “ Will you do this for me???” “ You mean I have to create it myself? Oh No! Wait…that was fun!”

18. “ I did it!”

20. “ I’ll hold while you glue.”

21. You will be surprised!

22. “ Look what we did!”

23. Let it be an experience to remember…