Puppetry

Performance:
How Cool: A Magical Adventure Shadow Puppet Show
Watch a shadow puppetry performance about a brave girl who goes on an adventure to find a dragon to give her magical wings.

Teacher: Lanie Wieland
For All Ages

Lesson:
How To: A Peek Behind the Shadow Puppet Screen
Take a peek behind the shadow puppet screen and see some ways to put on a shadow puppet show

Teacher: Lanie Wieland
For All Ages

Lesson:
How To: Make Shadow Puppets
Learn how to make shadow puppets from materials in your recycling can.

Teacher: Lanie Wieland
For Ages 8 and older

Lesson:
How Cool: Shadow Puppets from Around the World
Come see shadow puppets from China, Indonesia and Turkey

Teacher: Lanie Wieland
For All Ages

Lesson:
How To: Make Recycled Paper Finger Puppets
Learn how to make finger puppets of different shapes and sizes from recycled paper.

Teacher: Laura Echegaray
For All Ages

Lesson:
How To: Make A Finger Puppet Theater
Learn how to make a theater to display your collection of finger puppets and put on a show.

Teacher: Laura Echegaray
For All Ages

Lesson:
How To: Make Folded Paper Puppets
Finger puppets are not the only type of puppets that can be made from paper. Learn these simple steps to creating puppets simply by folding.

Teacher: Laura Echegaray
For All Ages

Performance:
How To: Make Animal Finger Puppets
Advance your finger puppet craft skills with this tutorial on creating animal-themed finger puppets.

Teacher: Laura Echegaray
For Ages 8 and older

Also check out the document below for recipes to make your glue and paint our of everyday objects, and a list of everyday things you can recycle for your own paper crafts!

Homemade Supplies for Puppet Making and Other Crafts