Large puppets accurately portray children with Down syndrome, visual and hearing impairments, and cerebral palsy. These puppets help children understand some other perspectives, and the children in the audience can ask the puppets questions, fostering a respectful dialogue and learning. Grades K-5. This show is performed by 2 puppeteers.
Learning objectives:
- Students will be able to define various disabilities.
- Students will recognize the needs of relevant populations, and will discover ways to work through challenges kids with the depicted disabilities might encounter.
- Students without disabilities will learn to relate to those that have disabilities through tales of friendship, learning and compassion.
30-55 minutes (depending on time allowed for questions), Maximum audience: 200 for elementary. Large tabletop hand puppets. Space needed 6’x6’. Set-up: 30 minutes.
The Piccadilly Puppets Company 