The Hanger Puppet Parade
Purpose
This activity helps your child learn to use both hands together. By clipping puppets to a hanger, they practice the pinch needed for writing. Moving the hanger across their body helps the brain coordinate its two sides. It builds the focus needed for tasks like dressing or drawing.
Activity Steps
Steps:
- Draw three colorful characters on construction paper using your markers.
- Carefully cut out each character using your scissors.
- Cut three pieces of yarn, each about five inches long.
- Tie one piece of yarn to the top of each paper character.
- Hold the hanger steady with your non-dominant hand.
- Pinch a clothespin to clip the yarn to the bottom bar of the hanger.
- Hold the hanger’s hook and move it slowly from left to right.
- See your puppets parade through the air!
Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is required when using scissors and yarn to ensure safety.
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