| Date | 07/16/2025 |
|---|---|
| Teacher | Hicks, Robyn |
| School | Bessey Creek Elementary (BCE) |
| Grade | Kindergarten |
| Subject | Literacy |
| Goal | To enhance early childhood education by integrating puppetry into the kindergarten classroom, fostering creativity, communication, and social-emotional development through interactive storytelling, imaginative play, and hands-on learning experiences |
| Description | This project seeks to bring the magic of puppetry into the kindergarten classroom by providing a comprehensive collection of puppets—one for every letter of the alphabet, along with a set of beloved fairy tale characters. These puppets will serve as powerful tools to support oral language development, imaginative storytelling, and foundational literacy skills. Each alphabet puppet will represent a letter and corresponding sound, helping young learners make meaningful connections between phonics and vocabulary through playful, hands-on interaction. For example, “Allie the Alligator” for A and “Ziggy the Zebra” for Z will spark curiosity and reinforce letter recognition in a fun and memorable way. In addition, classic fairy tale puppets—such as Little Red Riding Hood, the Three Little Pigs, and Goldilocks—will be used to retell stories, build sequencing skills, and encourage expressive language. |
| Benefits | Through puppet play, students will develop confidence in speaking, listening, and collaborating with peers, all while building a strong foundation for reading and writing. By integrating puppets into daily instruction and free play, this project will nurture creativity, support social-emotional learning, and create a joyful, language-rich environment where every child’s voice can be heard. |
Items
| Title | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alphabet Puppet Set | $329.00 |
| Storytelling Puppets - Complete Set | $239.00 |
| Stand for Alphabet Puppets | $99.50 |
| Community Helper Puppets - Complete Set | $149.00 |
| Puppet Tree | $69.99 |
| Total | $886.49 |
