💬 Talk⏱ Discovery Play · 15 min⏱ Adventure Play · 25 minAges 3–4, 4–6, 6–8
You need
- socks (2 old socks)
- crayons, pens or pencils
- paper
- masking or paper tape
Steps
- 1. Put an old sock on your hand. Your fingers make the mouth.
- 2. Draw two eyes on paper and tape them on.
- 3. Give your puppet a name and a voice.
- 4. The puppets talk: “What did you do today?”
⚠ Safety · Stay nearby
Paper eyes, not buttons. Buttons are a choking risk.
Stop if:
- Your child would rather watch — they can be the audience
Easier
The grown-up's puppet talks. Your child's puppet nods or shakes.
Harder
Put on a show for someone else in the home.
Only 5 minutes?
Make one puppet and say hello.
Why it matters: Puppets make talking feel safe and fun, even for shy children.
Clean-up: Peel the eyes off or keep the puppet for tomorrow.
This activity is a draft. It will be reviewed by a child-development professional before launch. Use your own judgement about what is safe for your child.