Thumbs Up Little Junior - Free Puppetry Workshops for Parents

Thumbs Up Little Junior, a SPH Media Chinese Student publication, invites you to an exclusive Parent-Only Paper Puppetry Workshop! 

Venue: SPH Media Auditorium, 1000 Toa Payoh North, Level 1, S318994
Dates: 7 Oct 2023, 2 pm - 3 pm
Admission: Free

Thumbs Up Little Junior, a SPH Media Chinese student publication for preschoolers, is organising a free Parent-Only Paper Puppetry Workshop, Let’s Turn Paper into Puppets!, to teach parents fundamental puppetry skills that they can use at home with their children. Through the use of puppetry techniques, parents can engage their child and support their development of Chinese language skills in a creative manner.  

This workshop is a unique opportunity for parents of preschoolers who are keen to explore creative ways to instill a love for the Chinese language in their children. 

*This workshop will be conducted in Mandarin. 

What will you be doing? 

You will be diving into the enchanting world of puppetry, learning to create magical moments that will captivate your little one. Workshop highlights include

• Explore the Magic of Paper: Discover the limitless potential of a simple sheet of paper and learn how to transform it into captivating characters and scenes.
• Bring Puppets to Life: Learn the secrets of infusing your puppets with personality through voice, movement, and emotions, making them truly come alive
• Emotions in Puppetry: Understand how to use puppets as a powerful tool for teaching your child about emotions and fostering empathy

• Language Learning Fun: Discover how puppetry can be a dynamic and engaging way to encourage language development and communication skills in your child.

Who is this for? 

This workshop is for parents of preschool children who are keen to explore creative ways to instill a love for the Chinese language in their children. You'll not only develop essential language skills but also help your child discover the joy of self-expression. 

Workshop Details

Let’s Turn Paper into Puppets! will be happening on 7 Oct 2023 from 2 pm to 3 pm at the SPH Media Auditorium, 1000 Toa Payoh North, Level 1, S318994. 

Admission is free with registration. Register here.