a toy or model of a person or animal that you can move to tell a story or put on a show

taking something apart to see how it works

Exploring puppets

Design and technology

This unit develops pupils' knowledge of the characteristics of non-woven fabrics and their joining techniques. Pupils analyse the techniques used to make fabric products and then apply this knowledge by designing and making a fabric puppet.

Templates in textiles: hand puppets

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

a toy or model of a person or animal that you can move

When we disassemble something we ___________ to find out how it was made and how it works.

What type of puppet is shown in the picture?

Match the objects to what they might be made from.

True or false? All materials are the same.

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz