Activity 2

Before you look at some puppets, I want you to tell the class all that you can about puppets. You might want to tell the class about a story you remember, about a puppet show you have seen, or any puppets you have made before. You might also want to ask me a question. Or you might like to ask each other questions. Take this chance to share with everybody! Remember to click on the comment icon to post your comment.

I would like to share with you my favourite puppet story. When I was a little girl, probably a little younger than you are now, my favourite show on TV was "Adventure Island." Each episode began with the host, Sue Donovan having a conversation with a house called Mr. Serendipity. Sue would walk into the house where she would talk with Crispian Cockatoo, Gracie Galah, Maxie Mouse and a vertical waveform called Chi. Crispian, Gracie and Mazie were all puppets. Each day the story - usually involved the inhabitants of Diddley-Dum-Diddley being set upon or tricked in some way by one or more of the "baddies". The show had a strong "good over evil" theme in every story. Each show would close with Sue talking to Samson the cat, another puppet, but on Fridays she would click her fingers and magically transport herself to Diddley-Dum-Diddley for a sitdown chat and a cup of tea with all the characters.
Happy sharing and I am looking forward to reading your comments, hopfully there will be some very interesting stories.

Ms Perrett

Click on the You Tube clip below if you would like to have a look at an episode.