Kindness Puppets
SEL Domain(s): Empathy
Relational Risk: Low
Grades: K-2
*Lesson may need to be modified to meet the specific needs of students
Description:
A creative activity where students make feeling puppets to explore and express emotions, empathy, and solutions to everyday problems.
Materials Needed:
Chart paper and marker
Old socks or paper bags
Fabric scraps, felt, yarn
Buttons, pom-poms, and other craft decorations
Child safety scissors
Glue
Large cardboard box or carton (optional puppet stage)
Objective(s):
To help students identify and talk about a range of emotions
To build empathy and emotional vocabulary
To use puppets as tools for problem-solving and expressing feelings
