Using Puppets in Early Childhood Education
In this hands-on workshop you will learn techniques for using the art of puppet storytelling with your children:
– practice basic puppet manipulation skills
– observe and participate in using puppets to tell stories, and share songs and rhymes;
– use different types of puppets and learn how to make (or where to find) them
– examine and try out different types of stages appropriate for the classroom.
Program Details
Program Category
Language Arts | Program | Storytelling | Theater
Amy Woolf | PD | Professional Development | Storytelling
Appropriate for ages:
Professional Development
Artist
Amy Kaspar Woolf
Educated as a children’s librarian, Amy has over 35 years of joyful experience in storytelling, puppetry and programs sharing literature with children. Amy is a founding member of the duo “Once Upon a Puppet,” and a Wolf Trap/Baby Artsplay artist.
Amy presented at our Cuddle Up and Read family event. She did a great job of interacting with the audience and her story selection was perfect.
C. Hockett, Stanley Elementary, Wichita
I would definitely recommend this to a colleague. Ms Wolfe worked very well with the students. She is a very patient person. The students loved the presentation and asked if we can have her come back again.
M. Foster, L’Ouverture Career Explorations and Technology Magnet, Wichita
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