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The principle behind this resource is to supplement pupils' investigations into puppets and how they are made by taking apart a puppet on screen. This could supplement activities involving investigating puppets and learning how they are put together. It is rarely possible for pupils to disassemble real puppets.
Pupils will have to use spatial awareness to transfer their experiences on screen to the real world.
The second activity models how to do a running stitch online.
Suitable for
Year 1 or 2
Using a non-interactive whiteboard
Pupils can practise and have fun playing the second activity. The more they practise the more they should understand how to do a running stitch before trying out the real thing.
The teacher may like to use the game for those who are waiting to be shown how to do the stitch or for those who have finished.
Prior learning required
Pupils should have used glue before, cut card with scissors and know that needles can be dangerous.
Aims and objectives
Pupils should be taught the basic principles of sewing fabrics.
Timings
Teachers should discuss with pupils the parts involved in making a glove puppet and the first activity could take 10 to 15 minutes to discuss and illustrate.
The second activity can be used by teaching assistants, pupils or teachers more independently and therefore has no time limit.
Suggestions for group activities
Pupils should have opportunities to explore other types of puppets.
They should also have opportunities to design and make a simple puppet using fabrics and sewing techniques.
Suggestions for differentiation
Pupils may need one-to-one support in learning to sew.
Some pupils will progress further and may try other stitches.
Further activities
Here are some further ideas from the web.
www.gowild.org.uk/resources/curriculum/dt/jmpuppet/planning_1.htm
Templates for making glove puppets.
www.clangers.co.uk/felt.htm
Pattern to make a felt Clanger.
www.abel.co.uk/~dianalan/Classroom.html
Puppets in the classroom ? a lengthy discussion on how to use puppets in a performance and a few tips on making them for teachers to use.
www.naaidt.org.uk/resources/projects/record.html?Id=31
Good lesson plan to follow and some excellent pictures of finished glove puppets that children have made.
Curriculum links
KS1 Design and technology: focus statement
At key stage 1, pupils should be taught to work with a limited range of tools and materials to make simple products. They explore how familiar products work and communicate their ideas as they work.
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