Funded Oct 12, 2021Thank you so very much for donating a puppet theater, puppets, and a cricut machine to the classroom. The first time my students saw the puppet theater, they were SO excited and immediately asked if they would be able to do a puppet show.
We have used the puppets to act out stories that support social and emotional learning to help them express their feelings and emotions, which I feel is so important right now since Covid has been such a large part of their young lives. Puppet shows have given them a new outlet to express themselves.
We have also used the puppet theater and puppets to re-enact other stories as well, to deepen their understanding of literature. Because I work in an arts school, this has been beneficial for them to feel more comfortable and confident in expressing themselves in a way that provides a safe space in the classroom.
Our next project is for students to create their own simple puppet show script based on a scenario that will I provide that enhances social and emotional learning. They are very excited to continue to express themselves, their emotions, and enhance social skills through puppetry. Thank you again for making this possible in my classroom.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Carson