Puppet Characters Express Emotions

Year 2-7 Drama Creating puppet characters to show feelings 80 minute lesson

WALT - We Are Learning To

Create puppet characters that express emotions Identify at least three different emotions Use materials to build creative puppets Show personality and feelings through our puppets

Warm-Up: Emotion Faces Circle

Sit in a circle Look at emotion pictures together Copy the teacher's facial expressions Name different feelings we see Use our whole body to show emotions

Success Criteria - How We Know We're Successful

I can name three different emotions I can show emotions in my puppet's design I can use different materials creatively I can explain how my puppet feels Extension: I can tell a story about my puppet

Drama Game: Act Out Emotions

No talking allowed - use your body! Show HAPPY with your whole body Show ANGRY without words Show SCARED using gestures Show EXCITED through movement Guess what emotion your friend is showing

Puppet Character Design Planning

Choose 3 emotions for your puppet Draw your puppet idea on paper Think about colors that match feelings Plan what materials you'll use How will your puppet's face show emotions?

Puppet Making Materials

Create Your Puppet Character

Choose your base (sock, bag, or cardboard) Add features that show emotions Use colors that match your puppet's feelings Make your puppet unique and special Remember your 3 chosen emotions Ask for help if you need it

Puppet Show and Share

Introduce your puppet to the class Show your puppet's different emotions Tell us your puppet's name Demonstrate how your puppet feels Listen respectfully to others Celebrate everyone's creativity

Reflection Time

What emotions did we explore today? How do puppets help us tell stories? What was your favorite part of making your puppet? How can we use our puppets to show feelings?