Puppets are a fantastic choice for kids from as early as an infant to a kid around 10-12 years old. The same puppet can be seen as a sensory development and visual tracking for 0-2 years olds, boosts vocabulary improving social-emotional skills for 3-5 years, more complex storytelling & creative writing for 6-9 years, and can also lead to intricate puppetry arts for children in ages 10-12 years.
The best type of puppets for kids depends on their age and ability to move their body relying on the muscle control to perform a specific task. Mostly the hand puppets and finger puppets are considered the best for most children as they are easy to play with and are safe for kids.
A figure of an animal or person that a child can play with by putting their hands in or controlling it with strings, rods, or shadows.
Yes, 7 year olds also like puppets but the way they play with the toy differs as from watching the puppet shows to now putting their own plays, creating storylines, and using puppets to imagine stories and take on the roles.
Puppets are powerful developmental toys that builds self awareness, self management, social awareness, healthy relationship skills, responsible decision making, while keeping kids entertained.
