People often complain that kids are only interested in television, cell phones, or the internet. But that’s not actually the case with many kids. While kids might be interested in all those things, they prove to be remarkably imaginative when participating in other activities. That’s why parents or caregivers should make a concerted effort to introduce creative outlets into their kids’ lives.
To that end, these creative endeavors can be something as simple as a hand puppet show. Let them write a script and perform the play for you or the whole family. You’ll quickly see how involved and engaged they become in these kinds of activities. If they are particularly taken with the activity, they might even want to get their friends involved. If this is the case, you can help them all make their own hand puppets with brown lunch sacks, some yarn, and googly eyes from a basic craft store.
Tags: hand puppet, Stuffed Animals