Puppetools - Advancing the science of play in education

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Welcome to Puppetools

We’re changing education from the ground up. Our mission is to help you discover a resource that's unique and revolutionary in teacher education and staff development. We work with individuals, groups, and school systems. Our approach to online education has a direct and immediate impact on the classroom.

Want to grow with us? Join our global project in Play.

View a message from Founder, Jeffrey Peyton

Teachers' Puppets
Hundreds of examples constructed by teachers of all grade levels

Children's Puppets
Creativity at its best: what's on their minds is really in their hands

Puppet Patterns
Download, Print, and construct. Cut out eyes, noses, whiskers, and more to create these model puppets

Ideas and Concepts
Ideas for puppets everywhere you look

Showcase Videos

What Teachers Say

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Mr. Flames
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Rainbow Crow
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The Lungs
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Sindhoo Dragon
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Musical Notes
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Clara Question
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The Stomach
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Broken Heart
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Pencil Points
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Mary Ellen wrote:
"You have helped me to feel more confident using this media, and I feel that I have gained more 'direction' for tweeking my puppet communication 'skills', or should I say "play"!"

Toni wrote:
"What a discovery! There is a strong argument for the use of puppets in education especially given that recent papers indicate that learning is enhanced by spontaneity, emotion and play."