Puppets, Language and Learning

Everything that practitioners need to know about using puppets to inspire and motivate young children Explains how to get the best from puppets that are available in most schools and settings Written by experts in the field Linked to the EYFS Part of the highly successful Early Years Library

With only a puppet and a little imagination this book aims to inspire and motivate children in many different areas of the curriculum, from speaking and listening, emotional literacy to numeracy and problem solving.Many schools and settings have puppets but are unsure how to use them and this book is packed with ideas and inspiration! Puppets can provide the auditory and kinesthetic learning experiences which inspire exciting and imaginative learning. Puppets can help children with communication skills, number work and the ability to empathise. Written by a pair of experts in using puppets in early years and primary education, this book will appeal to all sorts of practitioners and teachers in all sorts of settings!