Goal: To explore the use of simple but effective puppets to enhance early childhood developmental domains and encourage enthusiasm for learning in the classroom.

PUPPET POWER: EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUES FOR USING PUPPETS IN THE CLASSROOM
With Joe Pipik, DC, Maryland, Virginia  Wolf Trap Master Teaching Artist
$25

Puppets have the power to pique children’s curiosity, focus attention and foster enthusiasm for learning. Explore the interaction of teachers, children and puppets and learn specific techniques to simplify their use in the classroom. Discover how to use puppets to introduce new curriculum and concepts, support verbalization and language acquisition and developing social/emotional topics. Includes handout and puppet.