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Writing Stories for Children -  First Steps!

Writing Stories for Children - First Steps!

I love writing tales for children.  There is a moment when an imagination arises and you just start writing, like the lovely flow of a creek, w...
The Warming of Puppetry for the Very Young

The Warming of Puppetry for the Very Young

I have been working with puppetry for all ages for over 40 years.For the last 25 years I have been researching puppetry for the very young.  This h...
One way to make Puppetry Meaningful - Warming.

One way to make Puppetry Meaningful - Warming.

Let's think about 'warmth' in the young child – inner warmth, a healthy ‘inflammation’ that weaves us whole.  Children ‘hum’ with harmony at certai...
Stories of Daily Experiences are Perfect for Young Children

Stories of Daily Experiences are Perfect for Young Children

Stories of Daily Experiences are Perfect for Young Children One of the greatest contributions of puppetry for this age is bringing the rhythm of th...