Fun with Benefits! Our Puppetry Programs are aligned with Education Standards

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Puppet Show Inc. provides a diverse range of puppetry performances designed to educate and entertain audiences of all ages. Our programs align with K-5 Common Core Standards in English Language Arts, Social Studies, Theatre Arts, Healthful Living, and Guidance. Each production integrates Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), a critical component for academic and personal success, while also promoting essential Character Education traits.​

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Puppetry in Education is Research Based
 

Research highlights the effectiveness of puppetry as a dynamic and impactful teaching tool. Puppets have long been a part of human history and culture, woven into both traditional and contemporary experiences. From the iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to the beloved Muppets, puppets are featured in television programs, videos, and live performances. Their diverse forms captivate audiences of all ages, reflect various customs and traditions, and serve as valuable resources in education. Puppets are not only engaging and entertaining but also uniquely immersive. They foster a sense of belief and connection in children, inviting them to explore the imaginative and creative worlds puppets bring to life.

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Learning through play is essential to children's education, fostering the development of critical life skills. Puppets, in particular, serve as a versatile and interactive tool that stimulates imagination, encourages creative exploration, and promotes discovery. They are an engaging medium for introducing narratives, even to the most reluctant readers, and can transform story time into a dynamic and captivating experience. Puppets provide a focal point for role play, nurturing children’s imagination and participation while supporting the recitation of stories and verses. Furthermore, hand puppets with functional mouths and tongues are highly effective in inspiring and enhancing the teaching of phonics within literacy programs.

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Puppets are also invaluable resources for children with special educational needs. They can motivate and support children experiencing difficulties with communication and interaction, fostering the development of social and motor skills. Puppets cater to individual visual, tactile, and emotional needs, offering a personalized approach to learning. Large human puppets with glove hands and fingers are particularly effective when used alongside various signing methods, providing additional support for children with hearing impairments or learning disabilities.

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Beyond their educational applications, puppets can convey a wide range of emotions and personalities—whether joyful or somber, mischievous or reserved, bold or timid. When children engage with puppets, they often learn lessons and absorb messages naturally, without realizing they are being taught. This unique approach makes puppets a powerful tool in both education and personal development.

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How to Help

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Puppet Show Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. We are dedicated to educating, entertaining and enthralling diverse populations in the magical world of puppetry arts. Your donations help to provide puppet shows at little, or in some cases, no costs to organizations whose community members may not have the opportunity to experience a live theatrical performance. Donations are tax deductible. To Donate, please click on the Donate Tab at the top of the page. We participate in Employer Matching Gift Programs

as well.