Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Puppet Theatre!

We are so happy to welcome to newest "addition" to our family...
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A handmade puppet theatre!
We had a medium sized wooden coffee table that was not being used in our playroom...
I sat and stared at it one day; hoping to discover what it was "meant to be"...
a few days later I was begging Jay to help me cut wood for it!
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Very simple....3 pieces of wood, 45 inches tall, 4 inches wide.
Securely screw 2 of the pieces into the sides of the table..
the remaining piece is screwed across the top, if you wish..
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Purchase (or repurpose) a bedsheet or large pieces of fabric from a second hand store to drape..
I was lucky enough to find a nice peach colored fabric scrap...I have observed that this is a color so often found in Waldorf Kindergartens...and I find it so soothing and lovely.
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I am excited to start looking for stories to bring to life...
I have a few in mind, but I am looking forward to your suggestions!
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17 comments:

  1. PipFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Thats lovely! What a good idea and a way to use something that no longer served a purpose!

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  2. Team FunFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Fantastic idea. I love it!

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  3. Nicole VangenFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    This is cool. Have you done any training with puppets? I was invited to train with a group - and I am thinking about it. It is a very new area for me -- not sure how I would be at it.

    I have been working on storytelling -- I enjoy that very much.

    I love handy husbands!

    L, N

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  4. KellyFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Cute! I'm thinking about creating some patterns for knitted puppets soon! We should get together. ; )

    Kelly @ Creating a Family Home
    http://www.creatingafamilyhome.com

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  5. Barbara OudejansFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    What a fantastic idea! You're so creative!
    ♥ Barbara ♥

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  6. SerenaFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I found your blog through Rhythm of the Home (Waldorf can be budget was so inspiring!). Looking forward to following you along your journey to becoming a Waldorf teacher. I love the toys you are making.

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  7. KellyFebruary 10, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    fantastic! I love putting together a puppet show of The Mitten. We focused on this story last week.

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  8. How the Sun RoseFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Very nice. I'm sure your little one will enjoy many fun plays. My young son enjoys simple nursery rhymes on our feltboard. They would surely work well as a puppet show, especially ones like Jack Be Nimble, As I Was Going to St. Ives, etc. One could make up a short story centered around the poem. I am always finding new things to make and do from you. Now I will put "make a puppet theatre" on my growing to-do list :)

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  9. arianneFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    It turned out wonderfully.

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  10. UnknownFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Lovely Rebecca, I went to my youtube favorites to find this for you I know you will love it even if it's in German. Enjoy!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE5d8BMMff0

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Very creative! And I just have to say, I love love love your header photo!

    xx

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  12. gioziFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Your did a good job, Yo had a fun time.
    www.giozi.com

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  13. Sara RuthFebruary 12, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Wonderful! I am sure your little one will adore puppet time!

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  14. tinsenpupFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    What a great idea! How about 'Peter and the Wolf'? Too ambitious?

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  15. AmandaFebruary 12, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Love, love, love it! We do shadow puppets here--much less ambitious, but just as fun: http://mmmmmama.blogspot.com/2009/11/light-and-shadow.html

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    I love that idea it looks like a lot of fun!

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  17. erinFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    You thrifty, smart mama!! Love this. :-)

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