Resources

These are the websites that you'll access to create your Puppet production!

1. History of Puppets http://www.puppets.in/history-of-puppetry.htm

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This webpage will give you a brief timeline of puppets throughout history.

 

2. How to Make Puppets http://www.daniellesplace.com/HTML/puppets.html

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This website is packed with information about how to make puppets! To include; sock puppets, finger puppets, canvas puppets, lunch bag puppets, and pint stick puppets!


3. How to Write a Script http://www.legendsandlore.com/puppetscript.html

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Great ideas on how to write a play script for your Puppet Show!


4. Sample Scripts http://www.legendsandlore.com/scripts.html

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This webpage provides you with five separate puppet scripts to chose from. Use them for your play or as a guide to write your own!


5. How to Make a Puppet Stage http://www.activitytv.com/37-make-your-own-puppet-theater

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This website provides you with a video to watch on making your own puppet stage, step-by-step written directions, and a materials needed list!


6. How to Create Invitations http://www.dltk-cards.com/custom.htm

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This is an interactive website where you can make and print out invitations to your Puppet Show. Below are step-by-step direction to help you;

Read through these directions first and then follow them. When you are ready click on the web link above - your entry page will look like this.

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Now click on step to invitations

Your new webpage will lok like this

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Make sure and click on party invitations on the form. Click 'Next Step - Choose Theme', your new webpage will look like this.

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Now you get to choose the type of theme for your invitations. I chose Animals:Cuddle Buddies. Once you choose your theme click on 'Next Step - Choose Format'. Your new webpage will look like this.

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Choose the type of format you'd like. Click 'Next Step - Choose Image' when you're ready. I chose Black and White because I wanted to color it myself! The next webpage will look like this.

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Click on the animal that you'd like in your invitations. I chose 'Cow' because my play is about cows! Click on 'Next Step - Choose Title'. You webpage will look like this.

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Now click on the type of font you'd like the writing and color of words to look like on your invitations. I chose a red font. When you are ready click on 'Next Step - Input Message'. Your new page will look like this.

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Okay - you're almost ready to make your invitations! Next you'll fill in all the information in the form and click on 'Next Step - Format your Message'. The next webpage will look like this.

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Choose the type of font, text size, and color you want on your card. I chose 'fancy', '14 Point', and 'Black' as my chooses. Click on 'Create Card' when you are ready. Your invitations will look like this - but don't worry once you print, color, and fold them you'll have beautiful invitations! You are now ready to begin!!

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