The use of finger puppets advantageously combines handcraft and storytelling. The example given here is a traditional Fall figure, but the project is adaptable to any story or real-life characters which the children might wish to make.
The little puppet will come to life on a pupil's fingers, and act out a story as it is related. The student who is shy will find that the puppet helps her overcome her self-consciousness, while for all children, finger puppets provide a stimulus to the imagination, and open the door to creative expression.
The puppet pictured here is Jack the scarecrow. One he is completed, have the children think of a dozen experiences he may have had in the cornfield. Imogene Knight, edited
The little puppet will come to life on a pupil's fingers, and act out a story as it is related. The student who is shy will find that the puppet helps her overcome her self-consciousness, while for all children, finger puppets provide a stimulus to the imagination, and open the door to creative expression.
The puppet pictured here is Jack the scarecrow. One he is completed, have the children think of a dozen experiences he may have had in the cornfield. Imogene Knight, edited
To make the fall finger puppet below you will need: a print of the patterns below, crayons, white school glue, kids scissors and construction paper.
Remember the gloved hands are attached by accordion spring folded paper ribbons; a picture of these is included on the right hand side of the print below.
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| Imogene Knight, 1947, CC. |
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