Help me give my students puppets of people and animals to help support ELA.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Josie's classroom raised $275
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Hand puppets of people and animals can be powerful tools in supporting English Language Arts (ELA) development, especially when students take the lead in creating their own scripts and puppet shows. Writing for puppets gives students a fun, low-pressure way to practice essential language skills like organizing ideas, using dialogue, and expressing tone and emotion. Because they know their writing will be performed, students become more invested in clarity, creativity, and audience engagement, which naturally strengthens their writing abilities.
By developing original puppet shows, students explore narrative structure, character development, and conflict resolution firsthand.
They write scripts that include beginning, middle, and end elements, consider their characters’ motivations, and work on pacing and voice. Whether adapting stories they've read or inventing their own, students deepen their comprehension and build confidence in both writing and speaking. This creative process encourages experimentation with vocabulary, sentence structure, and storytelling techniques—all while having fun.
Puppet shows also foster collaboration and active learning. In small groups, students brainstorm, revise, and rehearse together, learning to communicate effectively and respectfully. Performing their shows for classmates provides a meaningful audience for their work and reinforces listening, speaking, and presentation skills. These projects not only support core ELA goals but also build creativity, empathy, and teamwork.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
8 Hand Puppets for Kids, Multicultural Puppets with Movable Mouth (8 Pack) Bulk Soft Plush Puppets, School Home Puppet Theater Shows Toys, Teachers Classroom Supplies, for Kids Ages 4-8
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
Melissa And Doug Melissa & Doug Jolly Jobs Hand Puppets, Set of 4 - Preschool-Early Childhood - Toddler
• School Specialty
$28.27
1
$28.27
Hungdao 12 Pieces Hand Puppet Zoo Animal Plush Puppets Cute Animal Plush Pretend Educational Toys with Tiger Lion Bear Leopard Design for Telling Story Teaching Role Play
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
hand2mind Feelings Family Hand Puppets, 5/Set (95417)
• Quill.com
$22.85
1
$22.85
Melissa & Doug Zoo Friends Hand Puppets Puppets and Theaters Themed Puppet Sets 3+ Gift for Boy or Girl
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Hand Puppet Set - 6 Family Members - Premium Quality, 9” Inch Soft Plush Hand Puppets for Kids for Storytelling, Teaching, Preschool, Role-Play | Mother, Father, Son, Daughter and Grandparents
• Amazon Business
$19.50
1
$19.50
Leitee 6 Pcs Barn Buddies Hand Puppets Farm Animal Plush Toy Hand Puppets Includes Bunny, Cow, Sheep, Horse, Chicken, Piggy for Toddlers and Kids Ages 2+
• Amazon Business
$15.39
1
$15.39
Melissa & Doug Farm Friends Hand Puppets (Set of 4) - Cow, Horse, Sheep, and Pig
• Amazon Business
$13.72
1
$13.72
Materials cost
$184.70
Vendor shipping charges
$2.83
Sales tax
$13.21
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.77
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$233.51
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$41.21
Total project goal
$274.72
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$274.72
1 Donor
-$137.36
Donations toward project cost
-$116.76
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$20.60
match offer
-$137.35
Match offer toward project cost
-$116.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Josie and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
