Books

Let a puppet turn the pages

Age range: 1–4 years

Duration
10 min
Location
At home
Category
Books
Type
Activity

How to try it

Put a hand puppet on your hand and let it hold the book and turn the pages. Have the puppet say hello, point to a picture, and ask your toddler what they see.

Materials

  • Hand puppet
  • Board book

Safety note

Check the puppet has no loose eyes or buttons, and stay close so it is not mouthed or chewed.

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Why it matters

A puppet that shares the book gives your toddler a playful new listener and speaker to respond to.

Benefit

Conversation

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