Debunking the notion that puppets are strictly for play, A Show of Hands presents innovative ways for you to use puppets as valuable and developmentally appropriate teaching tools. Seven in-depth chapters illustrate how the use of puppets can support emergent literacy skills introduce children’s literature manage the classroom, and assist in the development of lesson plans of the teacher and class.

An ideal resource for teachers from preschool to early primary, A Show of Hands also includes helpful instructions for designing, constructing, or purchasing your own puppets, as well as how puppets may be used with children with special needs. Illustrated, Softbound, 8 1/2 x 11, 240 pgs.

In the News:

• Michele Valeri and Ingrid Crepeau featured on NPR Morning Edition segment on how performaing artists are getting by during the coronavirus social distancing requirements. (April 27, 2020)
• Ingrid Crepeau on the Big Pond podcast discusses how she became hooked on puppets in Darmstadt, Germany to working on Sports Team Mascots (October 30, 2019)
• Washington Post Newspaper Style Section article and video from Tuesday, July 21, 2015 on Puppeteer Ingrid Crepeau and her work with mascots for the Washington Nationals, Washington Capitals, and other teams.