Communication, Language, Literacy
On a recent trip to Peru, I couldn't help myself at one of the local handicraft markets so I picked up about a dozen hand knit finger puppets. Finger puppets are great for open-ended play for preschoolers.
Using finger puppets in their play, children can create stories, or retell favourites. This is also a great social skill building activity as the children each contribute to the play via the character they choose.
My personal favourites are Little Red Riding hood and the colourful snail!
If you don't have access to these types of finger puppets, here are a couple of sources that offer helpful ideas on how to make your own puppets!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgvVMYjMsOE&noredirect=1
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/crafts-by-type/dolls-toys/puppet-crafts/
On a recent trip to Peru, I couldn't help myself at one of the local handicraft markets so I picked up about a dozen hand knit finger puppets. Finger puppets are great for open-ended play for preschoolers.
Using finger puppets in their play, children can create stories, or retell favourites. This is also a great social skill building activity as the children each contribute to the play via the character they choose.
My personal favourites are Little Red Riding hood and the colourful snail!
If you don't have access to these types of finger puppets, here are a couple of sources that offer helpful ideas on how to make your own puppets!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgvVMYjMsOE&noredirect=1
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/crafts-by-type/dolls-toys/puppet-crafts/
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