Storing a puppet in your travel bag is a wonderful way to provide entertainment when you need it. A hand or glove puppet and a storybook it is everything you need to have fun on a vacation trip with children.
The next time you're in the doctor's waiting room, a puppet and a book may be all you need to distract your child. The beauty of puppets is that they are lightweight, unbreakable little animators and they travel well.
One of the most beautiful things about puppets is that it is your own hand that does everything. You do what you want, and you can create magic! As a parent, you can add all the benefits of handling a puppet to that statement. Instead of just watching a puppet show, you can bring something real into your home. It is really beneficial encourage your child to play with puppets knowing that they will learn at the same time.
It is not difficult to make your own puppets. Children are generally happy with something they have done together and created for the purpose of telling stories or putting on a puppet show.
Sock puppets are the easiest dolls to make. A pair of googly eyes and a little red felt for a tongue and voila, you've got a snake. Make sure the sock is long and nice so it goes up your arm. Your funny snake or worm can play peek-a-boo or sing nursery rhymes.
Keep a stack of paper bags for rainy days and make paper bag puppets with stickers and markers to decorate. You will be surprised how easy it is to put a funny face on a paper bag and then use the flap or crease on the front of the package as a mouthpiece.
Let your paper bag puppet talk and sing fun songs. Paper bag puppets will further all the benefits of puppets, including creativity and crafts. Your children will have a great time!