Another modality to explore feelings and emotions and try out reactions.

image from Handmade Charlotte.com

With a little imagination puppets can be made from just about anything.

• Empty plastic milk bottles

• Papier mache

• balloons

• egg cartons

• clothes pegs

• Junk or recycling

images from Pinterest

The benefits of puppet play include:

• Stimulates imagination and creativity.

• Supports emotional development.

• Improves motor skills and hand eye coordination

• Practices social interaction.

• Boosts confidence in speaking and reading.

• Increases group participation.

• Opens opportunities to explore a variety of feelings and emotions

image from playgroupwa.com.au (Google images)

Again making masks and using them to play can be valuable.

However, not everyone likes to have their face covered so be prepared for a variety of responses. Never force someone to wear a mask if they are not comfortable. Others may be afraid of the "person behind the mask"

In this time of COVID children may have heard people talking about masks but in relation to disease.

As with all things notice and respond for everyone's well-being.