Play sock puppets Activity
Puppets are a great way for our children to use their imagination.
Why do it?
Making and playing with puppets gives tamariki an opportunity to:
- create characters and tell or retell stories about them
- strengthen fine motor skills through cutting, drawing, sticking or gluing
- have a fun activity using everyday items
- give the lost socks a new life.
How to do it
You’ll need: A sock for each person, a pen (optional), sticker or buttons (optional), glue (optional).
- Use your sock like a glove, putting your thumb in the heel and fingers in the toe.
- Choose from the following...
- Music: Have your puppets sing a song!
- Story: Get your puppets to act out a story.
- Chat: Use your puppets to chat about your favourite things.
Extras: Give your puppet a name. Draw, sew or glue on some eyes and hair.
Using more te reo Māori
| Te reo Māori | English |
|---|---|
| Tōkena | Sock |
| Waiata | To sing/song |
| Ingoa | Name |
| Kōrero | Talk, communicate |
| Kōnui | Thumb |
