Make a tiny puppet theatreFoundation Drama · T2 W17–18 · Source text / Learner cards

Choose, change, ask for help or pass. Words, marks, signs, AAC and helper hands are welcome. Make one small thing first.

81 · Meet my tiny character

First small thing: Make a character with a job.

Try: Give yours a job. Try one little moment.

Choose: my own hands · a willing helper · an idea for later.

Finish: keep it, change it or leave it here.

82 · Make the puppet do something

First small thing: Try two ways your puppet can do its job.

Try: Change an entrance, a wait or a line. Which would you keep?

Choose: my own hands · a willing helper · an idea for later.

Finish: keep it, change it or leave it here.

83 · A place with something to do

First small thing: Give your character a place and a tiny problem.

Try: Where is yours? What happens there?

Choose: my own hands · a willing helper · an idea for later.

Finish: keep it, change it or leave it here.

84 · Leave the next moment to me

First small thing: Let the next maker choose something real.

Try: Want to add a moment? Now, later or no thanks.

Choose: my own hands · a willing helper · an idea for later.

Finish: keep it, change it or leave it here.

85 · Your ideas first

First small thing: Have your own go at the fresh scene.

Try: The teacher can read it. The example can wait.

Choose: my own hands · a willing helper · an idea for later.

Finish: keep it, change it or leave it here.

86 · A tiny rain repair show

First small thing: Meet the whole little play.

Try: What did you notice? What could a puppet show be good for?

Choose: my own hands · a willing helper · an idea for later.

Finish: keep it, change it or leave it here.

87 · A place for my show

First small thing: Make a useful pretend show place.

Try: Try a puppet arriving. Did the place help?

Choose: my own hands · a willing helper · an idea for later.

Finish: keep it, change it or leave it here.

88 · Want a tiny show?

First small thing: Offer a little show to someone who wants to see it.

Try: Ask once. Let their reply count. A private version is fine too.

Choose: my own hands · a willing helper · an idea for later.

Finish: keep it, change it or leave it here.

89 · Make it yours

First small thing: Keep your scene or change one thing.

Try: Want to try your choice? Which part would you keep?

Choose: my own hands · a willing helper · an idea for later.

Finish: keep it, change it or leave it here.

90 · Your next little show

First small thing: Choose what you would make next.

Try: Try a character, a place and one thing to happen.

Choose: my own hands · a willing helper · an idea for later.

Finish: keep it, change it or leave it here.

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