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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.

You’ll need: A sock for each person, a pen (optional), sticker or buttons (optional), glue (optional).

1. Use your sock like a glove, putting your thumb in the heel and fingers in the toe.
2. 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.