The preschoolers benefit from pretend play, which can occur during music and interaction with puppets. Not only do young children grow and develop from songs and puppet shows, they also treasure the parent involvement of those activities. Though singing silly songs and putting on puppet shows feels like nothing more than play, these casual interactions promote cognitive, social and emotional development in toddlers and preschool children. While songs and puppets benefit both age groups, choose age-appropriate songs and puppet activities specific to the needs and abilities of your child.
Preschool Songs
Puppets shows for
toddlers work best when brief and simple. By using puppets to sing songs,
parents can guide toddlers through bedtime, teeth brushing, getting dressed and
eating dinner. Try keeping a finger puppet at home to cheer up your toddler
when she's cranky or she's feeling obstinate. Toddlers naturally test
boundaries and resist authority so the use of puppets add a friendly approach
in toddler discipline. When asked to put shoes on by a finger puppet named
"Sally the Shoe Monkey," she will more likely giggle and comply than
shout "no" and run away.
Puppets for Preschoolers
Children from 3 to 5 years of age have the
skills to craft their own puppets and perform puppet shows. They might need
some adult supervision and guidance with a puppet craft, which makes for a
valuable bonding opportunity. Supplies for a homemade puppets include paper
bags, cardboard tubes, socks, paper plates and craft sticks. To decorate the
puppets, use glitter, paper, markers, googly eyes, paint, yarn and glue. Once
your child has designed a puppet, grab your own puppet and strike up a
conversation with him
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