The benefits to be gained from using finger puppets in the classroom are enormous.

Finger puppet play helps children build social skills as they learn to listen to each other and take turns. They learn cooperation and acceptance of others ideas and wishes.

Emotions get released in a healthy way as the child uses the finger puppet to express their feelings and concerns. They can practice saying what they feel through the finger puppet without fear of recrimination.

Language development is accelerated as the kids experiment with different voices and characters. Just watch their self esteem and self confidence grow.

Finger puppet play helps children distinguish between fantasy and reality. They pick up a lifeless inanimate finger puppet and all of a sudden it becomes a living talking being.

For the teacher finger puppets are fantastic! They’ll help you understand your children better as they reveal their thoughts and feelings.

The children will see you in an entirely different light as the finger puppets transform you into a story teller or magician.

As a teacher these finger puppets will stimulate your creativity and give the opportunity for fresh, new learning experiences.

Above all these wonderful finger puppets will facilitate learning in a fun atmosphere and soften the constraints of a purely academic program.

See our chapter on Tips for Teachers on how to use these finger puppets in the classroom.