Children love role-playing games. Girls prefer to play mothers-daughters, seller-buyer, doctor-patient, boys - policemen, aliens, drivers. Such games help the child to comprehend the world around him, cope with his fears and experiences, satisfy the need for communication, promote the development of speech, imagination and artistry. You can diversify the kid's leisure time by organizing a puppet theater at home.
We select the "actors" of the troupe
As the heroes of the play, you can use toys that your child already has or buy new ones. Some parents make their own theater puppets, which are of several types:
- puppets - dolls that are set in motion using threads attached to their limbs;
- reed - dolls controlled with the cane on which they are worn;
- parquet - large dolls that move on stage or floor with the help of a puppeteer;
- glove - dolls that dress on the hand like a glove. Another name for such a doll is "parsley";
- finger - small characters that dress on the fingers. They can be made from felt, socks, or crocheted.
The most popular home theater puppets are glove puppets and finger puppets. In stores, you can buy ready-made sets of characters from various fairy tales. Such dolls can be controlled not only by parents, but also by children. Games with them develop fine motor skills of hands, imagination and memory.
Preparing the stage and decorations
The stage is an obligatory attribute of any theater. In the puppet theater, this is a screen, behind which the puppeteer is hiding. The screen can be outdoor or tabletop. You can purchase a ready-made curtain with decorations and a curtain, or make it yourself from improvised means.
An impromptu screen will turn out if you put a sheet or a piece of cloth on two widely spaced chairs. Or decorate a large box of household appliances under a screen. You can also make decorations yourself. For example, hang cardboard sun, moon, stars, etc. above the stage on threads or ribbons. Be sure to involve children in the process.
We stage the performance
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Organize the first performances by adults, and invite children as spectators. The kids will be very happy to see the characters of familiar fairy tales come to life. Over time, involve them in the performances. Start with simple and straightforward small roles, gradually increasing the challenge. With older children, you can experiment with game productions.
To involve your child in the theater process, organize a family party with guests. The interest in the performance and the applause of the audience will spur his desire for new productions. Help your toddler to cope with anxiety and do not criticize if the first performances do not go too smoothly.
We organize musical accompaniment
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Correctly selected music makes the performance more fun and brighter, adjusts the audience to the desired mood. You can choose a background melody for the whole piece or separate musical sketches for each character personally. When making a performance with little actors, turn on a ready-made audio fairy tale, under which the kid will only set his character in motion. If one of the adults can play one of the musical instruments, be sure to involve him in the production.
A puppet theater is a great opportunity to distract a child from the virtual computer world, develop sociability and a sense of self-confidence in it.
