The Creative Skills Podcast: Series 1

Series 1, Episode 6: Puppets, Sustained Shared Thinking and Sensory Wonders with Charlotte Allan

Creative Skills Manager Heather Armstrong spoke with theatre-maker, early years researcher and puppeteer Charlotte Allan who has led Creative Skills sessions in puppetry and drama. They talk about how the arts can create sustained shared thinking, making your own puppets and the magic of sensory experiences.

Wee Inspirations

Wee Inspirations are are ideas you can send to the families you work with, or use in your setting. If you want to access all the Wee Inspiration idea cards, head to the main Wee Inspirations webpage.

  • Sensory Wow!

    Go through the senses and think of sensory experiences you enjoy - it could be a smell you love, warm towels, cracking icy puddles or popping bubbles. Your challenge is to find a new way to share that WOW with your wee one.

  • Toys are Puppets

    This video and resource from Charlotte Allan shares five ways you can turn the toys you already own into exciting puppets!

  • Sock Puppet Faces

    Make a basic sock puppet by putting double-sided tape on the back of some shapes/objects to make eyes, eyebrows and any other features you fancy.