marionette materials

Thin cardboard or cardstock

String or yarn to manipulate puppet

Hole punch or tool for making holes

String, wire, twist ties, brass fasteners, or paperclips to connect limbs to torso

Drawing tools, paint, paper, glue, glitter, yarn, or tape to decorate the puppet

additional resources

Learn about the benefits of mindfulness exercises and practice these skills while doing everyday tasks such as eating, breathing, walking, and thinking at Kidshealth.org.

Help children understand the difference between thoughts and feelings using  a variety of CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) activities, including sorting tasks and role playing.