Puppet play can help your child to use their imagination, be silly and problem solve. They can learn to face fears and challenges by talking through creative solutions with their puppet. Puppet play ...

When teachers noticed that children in Oakland preschool and kindergarten classrooms were not engaging in imaginative play or interacting with each other as much after the pandemic, staff at ...

That was the first question that came to mind as I watched Waffles + Mochi, Netflix’s delightful new children’s series made by Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions. A giddy, energetic ...

A puppet-making workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets is drawing back its curtain. Jim Henson’s Creature Shop has opened its doors to public tours.

My dad was the first person to introduce me to shadow puppets. When my sister and I were tiny kids, he would tuck us into bed, turn off the lights and then cast an image of a dog against the wall.

For children facing serious medical conditions, the hospital can be a confusing and scary place. Unfamiliar people, weird machines, and strange sounds can be startling and uncomfortable. Which is why ...

Explore different emotions with Sesame Street puppets. Give one puppet to your child and hold the other in your hand. Pick a situation for the puppets to act out, such as getting ready at bedtime, not ...

Jackie Smook, a puppet maker and creator of the show "Dilly's World," stands with a sardine puppet she made in a day at her home workshop. Jackie Smook, a puppet maker and creator of the show "Dilly's ...