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COLUMBIA RIVER GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL, INC. |
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PUPPETRY BADGE |
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PURPOSE: |
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To learn about the art form and presentation skills for the development of a positive self-image, enhancing communication skills and fostering teamwork within a group. |
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INTRODUCTION |
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The ancient art of puppetry is very popular in today's world. We have become accustomed to seeing puppets perform on television, in shopping centers, and even at birthday parties. They are commonly displayed at craft shows and exhibits, and sold as toys and educational teaching aides. |
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Though traditional uses continue, today we use puppets to pass on messages and develop understanding. There is no doubt that puppetry, in addition to its value as pure entertainment, is an effective tool for communicating and instructing. |
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What do puppets offer that justifies their wide application and appeal? Basically, it is their unique ability to stimulate and enhance imagination. Everyday life situations can be transformed into new and exciting areas to explore for both performers and viewers alike. |
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CHILDREN AND PUPPETRY |
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How do children profit from puppetry? *Though specific benefits for each child depend upon personal Involvement In particular situations, there are many valuable outcomes, which are generally recognized as good reasons for pursuing puppetry with children. Opportunities to experience puppetry often help children to: |
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Develop spontaneous oral expression |
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Improve speech, enunciation, and voice projection |
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Practice composition skills |
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Become more fluent in oral reading and gain literature appreciation |
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Develop coordination and a sense of timing |
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Discover the joy of entertaining others |
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Gain self-confidence and personal satisfaction |
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Release fears, aggressions and frustrations in acceptable ways |
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Discover the need and methods for group cooperation |
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Use craft, academic, and social skills in an integrated, purposeful way |
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*Puppets for Dreaming and Scheming: The Learning Works, Inc. |
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BADGE ACTIVITIES |
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Brownies: |
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Complete five starred activities plus one additional. |
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Juniors: |
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Complete five starred activities plus two additional. |
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Cadettes /Seniors: |
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Complete all starred activities. |
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*1. Look up the origin of puppets. See how many different kinds you can list. If you have any at home, bring them to share at a troop meeting. |
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*2. Using a plain sock as a hand puppet, develop a puppet voice just for your puppet (a face isn't even necessary). |
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*3. Make a paper plate or spoon puppet. Using it, act out. "If I could do anything I wanted, I would..." |
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4. In a Brownie ring or patrol act out or use puppets to show how it would feel to be the only cat in the dog pound or the only earthling on an alien planet or the only dandelion in a rose garden, etc. How would you feel? |
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*5. Make a paper bag or other puppet to act out your favorite fairy tale, folk tale or Indian legend with your troop. Is there a message in the stories about feelings or values? (I.e. Three Little Pigs, Ugly Duckling, Beauty and the Beast.) Discuss the stories as a group. |
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6. Shadow puppets are a very old form of puppetry. Learn about them and how to make them. Since shadow puppets need little detail, they are easy to make. You can create many illusions with them (an example: a shadow puppet gets larger or smaller as it moves closer or away from the light source). Act out a simple story using puppets. |
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7. Learn how to make and light a stage for shadow puppets and one for hand puppets (paper bag, cloth, finger, papier-mach6, stick puppets). (Required for Cadettes and seniors). |
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*8. Community service offers a unique opportunity for a troop to practice communication skills while building a stronger sense of service to community, plus teaching them confidence. |
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Complete the following for your Girl Scout level: |
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Brownies: |
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Put on a puppet play, original or based on a story or event for parents, children, or another Girl Scout troop. Performance should include tickets, posters, refreshments, scenery, lighting, an announcer, program, ushers, etc. |
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Juniors: |
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Develop and put on a puppet play which: |
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a.) Dramatizes a well-known story; |
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b.) Teaches safety, manners, or about Girl Scouting or |
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c.) Involves today's issues: i.e. drugs, environment, etc. |
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Cadettes and Seniors: |
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Locate a Brownie or Junior Girl Scout troop and help them learn about puppet skills or put on an educational puppet play for Girl Scouts. Also put on a puppet production based on a fairy tale, folk tale, or Indian legend for a children's group. Discuss the message with your audience. Entertain parents, senior citizens, or handicapped persons with an original play or known story. |
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