The
Project
Puppeteaching
Educating through Puppetry
About
The Puppeteaching Project was created to educate children about important issues that affect their lives. In addition to Puppet Show Presentations and Workshops, The Puppeteaching Project facilitates long-term projects with children and youth, training young people to become puppeteers, write their own shows about an educational theme, and perform for the schools in their region or their peers.
Why Puppets?
Puppets have the ability to reach children and break-down barriers in a way that adult teachers cannot. As non-human characters, puppets are highly accessible to children, able to address difficult topics in a non-threatening and non-judgemental manner.
A puppet show is an incredible experience for a child who’s never been exposed to a live performance before. The magic of “real live puppets” singing, dancing and speaking to children in a colourful, energetic and entertaining way ensure that the lessons are well-remembered and shared with family members and other children.
The Puppeteaching Project's Mission Statement
The mission of The Puppeteaching Project is to provide non-formal educational programs through the means of puppetry to improve the lives of children.
The Puppeteaching Project fosters the empowerment of children and youth through education by fostering self-realization, self-actualization and mobilization for change, shaping future leaders who will inspire social change.
The Puppeteaching Project engages in a participatory approach, involving young people in the writing and production of puppet shows, supplementing the performances with workshops and debrief activities.
