Puppetools - Advancing the science of play in education

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Welcome to Puppetools

the first program in the annals of Education to advance a major movement in school reform from the ground up — and the inside out — using social, play-based communication technology. Join the new Puppetools Group on Facebook.

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

Students' Puppets: Creative thinking that moves ideas and symbols into their hands

Puppet Patterns: Download, Print, and construct. Cut eyes, noses, whiskers, and more...

Ideas and Concepts: Ideas for puppets everywhere you look

What Teachers Say

Jonathan P. Nelson, Secondary Educa wrote:
"Puppetools has been of great value or I wouldn't have put the time into it. You come at learning from an entirely different perspective and have given added depth to my understanding of creativity and learning. Your perspective is unique in education today--play is crucial to learning--and needs to be publicized more so it can be discussed and researched."

Sandra L., (High School) wrote:
"I thought I would learn to make puppets. I learned so much more. I've discovered how much fun it is to take outrageous risks in class. Older kids--seniors and rough dirt bag and honors level kids--all respond to puppets. Grown ups are hungry to play and be playful. How easy it is to incorporate puppets into curriculum-- how even a finger puppet changes the whole tone of a lesson. How creative the children become. The possibilities for using puppets in the classroom are endless."

Dale Katzen wrote:
"I continue to see more and more avenues of use for these puppets as part of the lessons and the life of the classroom. They enhance the atmosphere and bring such delight."

Kristin wrote:
"Great fun! I've always wanted to make my own puppets, then I end up resorting to purchasing them. Now I feel that I have the freedom to make a quick puppet that I am happy with."

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