@The Arts Unit Creative Classes
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Create and experiment with puppets made out of paper!
Create and experiment with puppets made out of paper!
Student drama resource developed by The Arts Unit
Years 3 to 6 drama
What will I learn?
What will I learn?
You will:
explore different types of puppets
create a puppet out of paper
experiment with movement to bring your puppet to life
perform with your puppet.
Welcome to the class
Duration: 00:30Before you begin
Before you begin
For the lesson, you will need:
paper and a pencil
a device to record your performance (for example, a tablet, mobile phone or computer).
For the puppet, you will need:
a piece of paper (A4 size works best)
a pair of scissors
sticky tape.
- Explore
Watch the video from the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre. They are a theatre company from Western Australia who create and perform imaginative plays using puppets.
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre – About us
Duration: 01:55View different types of puppets by swiping through the gallery.
Watch the video to see different puppets that have been created by the Spare Parts Puppet Theatre.
Identify at least 3 different types of puppets that you can see in the video. Describe some of the different materials that have been used.
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre – Highlight reel
Duration: 01:432. Create
2. Create
It’s time to create your own puppet!
First, collect the materials for your puppet: an A4 piece of paper, scissors and sticky tape.
Next, follow along with the video as Genevieve shows you how to create a puppet out of paper.
Create your puppet
Duration: 07:05Paper puppet template
Paper Puppet Template - The Arts Unit@home Puppet Masters.pdfStudents from Goulburn West Public School enjoyed completing this Creative Class and making paper puppets.
Check out their creations!
3. Experiment
3. Experiment
Experiment with movements to make your puppet appear alive!
Watch the video and follow the instructions on how to move your paper puppet so it appears alive.
Experiment with your puppet
Duration: 03:36
People puppet from Schools Spectacular 2017Photo credit: Anna Warr
4. Perform
4. Perform
Perform with your puppet!
First, make sure you watch the video to learn how to perform with your paper puppet.
Performing with your puppet
Duration: 04:26
People puppet from Schools Spectacular 2019Photo credit: Anna Warr
Scenarios for performance
Scenarios for performance for paper puppets.docxPerformance planning sheet
Performance planning for paper puppets.docx
Don’t forget to rehearse! Once you are happy with your performance, you can perform with your puppet in front of an audience.
If you can, make sure you record your performance to share with others
Extension activty
Extension activty
You might like to create other types of puppets to add to your performance. You could try finger puppets, shadow puppets, hand puppets or stick puppets!
Well done puppet master!
We hope you enjoyed creating your own puppet and becoming a puppeteer!
You have completed this @The Arts Unit Creative Class.
Third-party content attributions
Third-party content attributions
Schools Spectacular puppet images 1, 2, & 3, photographer: Anna Warr. © Puppets created by John Deacon.
Marionette puppet - Skills Development Workshop, 2019, photographer: Fiona Wolf, Wolfwerk Photography.
Sock puppet -Skills Development Workshop,2019, photographer: Fiona Wolf, Wolfwerk Photography.
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