Playing make-believe with hand puppets is one of the healthiest playtime activities for bonding with your child. Not only do puppets provide a chance for your child to engage in storytelling in an ...

“What are some puppets that could come out of this story?” asked Sharon Chappell, directing the attention of a dozen youngsters at the Chicago Cultural Center to a “frozen moment” in which two ...

When teachers noticed that children in Oakland preschool and kindergarten classrooms were not engaging in imaginative play or interacting with each other as much after the pandemic, staff at ...

Stepping into Carroll and Linda Smith's country basement is like taking a walk down Sesame Street. Even though you won't meet Oscar the Grouch or Cookie Monster here, you will find a variety of ...

From awareness campaigns to social causes, puppet shows are still a popular medium to spread messages and entertain village folks, says Dalia Mukherjee (From top) Rod puppets being made at Ma ...