Puppet Play:
Put a puppet on a preschooler's hand, and she'll play with her voice. Even the shyest child opens up when a puppet does the talking. No need for an elaborate show, just have a puppet-y conversation about what's for lunch or who's coming to play.
Try Making Your Own:
Paper Bag Puppet: a plain brown lunch bag works for this kindergarten classic-just slip it on your hand and flip the bottom up and down to make the puppet "talk." Make a face on the flap with whatever art supplies you have on hand!
Too-Cute Tube:
Using markers or scraps of paper, make a face on the top four inches of a cardboard tube taken from a roll of paper towels or gift-wrap. Glue some tissue paper or fabric around the "neck" to make a cape or dress. Your child can wiggle his tube puppet back and forth to make it talk.
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