My dad was the first person to introduce me to shadow puppets. When my sister and I were tiny kids, he would tuck us into bed, turn off the lights and then cast an image of a dog against the wall.

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Puppets controlled by strings attached to sticks are called marionettes. Though some marionettes are complicated to control, you can actually make a super simple one using recycled toilet paper rolls ...

Spoon People puppets are easy to make! There are no rules, just take what you have around the house and get creative! Here’s how to make spoon people friends – simple puppets you and your kids can ...

CLEVELAND — While cleaning out the guest room closet, I stumbled on my plastic bin of craft supplies. Having a kindergartener, I’ve amassed a strange collection of barely used feathers, pom poms, ...

Puppet play can help your child to use their imagination, be silly and problem solve. They can learn to face fears and challenges by talking through creative solutions with their puppet. Puppet play ...

Learn how to make paper bag puppets with everyday art supplies and your imagination. Puppets take the spotlight as James Schwalbach shows kids how to make their own from paper bags. This hands-on ...