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Lesson Plan

Puppet Theater Social Skills

Practice turn-taking, empathy, and problem solving with short puppet scenarios.

AgeAges 6–10
Time50 minutes
DifficultyIntermediate
AccessPaid

Materials You’ll Need

Hand puppets, scenario cards, reflection sheet

Learning Objectives

Students will identify feelings, listen to peers, and suggest kind solutions.

About This Activity

Ready-to-use prompts help children explore feelings and positive ways to handle conflict.

How to Use It

Prepare the materials, invite children to personalize their characters, and leave plenty of room for their own ideas. Adult supervision is recommended when cutting tools are used.

Creative Prompt

Ask: “What happens when your character discovers a mysterious glow?” Let the answer become the beginning of a new story.