Puppetry Zone
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Puppets remain the #1 ministry tool for engaging, entertaining, and educating kids. The simple fact is, KIDS LOVE PUPPETS, and while other teaching techniques come and go, puppets are here to stay! Here you will find help for puppet teams as well as solo puppeteers. See Also: Introduction to Solo Puppeteering #1 Rated Puppet Script: |
Level | Title | Topic | |
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Benny and the Raging Wind
Baby Benny learns that Jesus is always with us and always protects us. |
God's Protection / Safety | ||
CSI Jerusalem
Play looking at the evidence of Jesus' resurrection |
Easter resurrection | ||
Easter Than What?
Vinny is really confused about what Easter is. This puppet sketch about Easter and the Resurrection is best performed by a puppet and a live person. |
Easter | ||
Eternal Combustion
Vinny's confused again. This Pentecost puppet sketch is best performed with on puppet (Vinny) and a live person (reader). |
Pentecost, Holy Spirit | ||
Follow the Map
We need to read the Bible so we won't be hurt, late, and confused. |
Take time to read life map... the Bible | ||
Garbage In/Garbage Out
A script for an opposum puppet (or other animal) that teaches about feeding our minds on good things. |
Christlike thoughts | ||
God's Power
A humorous rendition of the story from II Kings 6 teaching that even when we can't see him, God's power is greater than anything that threatens us. |
Fear, God's Power, Elisha | ||
I'm Sorry Mom
When Molly realizes she has been disobeying her mom, she decides to tell her that she is sorry for not obeying her. |
Obedience | ||
John the Baptist Prepares the Way
I have my 6th grade helpers act this out although you could use leaders or puppets. |
A short skit about J the B's ministry | ||
National Enpuppeter
This is a prop that I spent too much time on... |
Puppets | ||
Nothing Can Separate Us, Not Even Rulers
Vinny is confused about Romans 8:38-39. How does a ruler separate things? This sketch is best performed by one puppet (Vinny) and one live person (reader). |
Romans 8:38-39 | ||
Old Stuff Roadshow
Using a format similar to PBS' Antiques Roadshow, this script will look at the Easter Story in a unique, creative way. It could be preformed as a drama, puppet show, or prerecorded videotape presentation. |
Easter | ||
Prepare for Battle
Teach children that worship can help them through hard times. 2 Chronicles 20:22 |
Worship | ||
Thanks, Dad
A puppet learns that his complaints about his dad aren't really all that valid and that his dad is worthy to be thanked. |
Father's Day | ||
The GodPod
A skit introducing the idea of praying for God's will to be done in our lives, instead of just asking God to give us what we want. |
Prayer, Selfishness, Submission | ||
The Jewel of Restoration
This is the first of seven puppet skits featuring Florida Bones the world famous archeologist. He is looking for the seven jewels of Jehovah. |
Being restored to Jesus | ||
The Little Princess
A puppet script illustrating a father's love for his daughter. |
Feeling significant because God loves us | ||
The Temptations
Vinny is a little confused about Jesus being tempted. This sketch is best performed by one puppet (Vinny) and a live person (reader). |
Jesus Tempted | ||
The Word Became Flesh?
This is a 2 puppet and 1 leader skit talking about the strange idea of the Word becoming flesh. You can put band-aids on one puppet for added humor. |
John 1:1-14 | ||
Sell Out or Sold Out?
Zachary ditches church for a baseball game |
Living for Christ | ||
A Leper Is Healed
We can be a witness for Jesus Christ, and be bold sharing the Good News with others. The leper showed such boldness going to Jesus to be healed. Jesus will help us and go with us anywhere, too. |
Witnessing, God's Power | ||
A Mother's Dream
This funny puppet show is the exact opposite of how most kids fight. A lesson is on accepting responsibility for mistakes. |
Taking Responsibility | ||
A Thanksgiving Lesson
This is a complete Thanksgiving lesson including an Ice Breaker, a skit, and a puppet script. |
Thanksgiving | ||
Angie's Cooking Outcome
When we read God’s Word and listen to his voice, we will have a sweet taste in our hearts and mouth. It is only when we fail to read God’s Word and obey that we have a bitter attitude about life and things around us. We must listen and follow the directions of our Heavenly Father. |
Following Directions | ||
Beautiful Feet
"Beautiful Feet" lesson ideas all related to witnessing and/or missions. |
Evangelism / Missions | ||
Bob, the Unmerciful
A puppet skit for three puppets based on The Unmerciful Servant (Matthew 18:21-35) |
forgiveness | ||
Bubble Bath
A single puppet skit to teach children that God's Word will cleanse them from their sins. |
Forgiveness of Sin | ||
Candy Cane Christmas
A single puppet skit to teach children how a candy cane reminds us of Jesus. |
Christmas | ||
Choices
A single puppet skit to teach children the importance of making right choices. |
Choices | ||
Exodus #1 - The Sons of Israel
A series of drama skits from the Book of Exodus. The Lord showed kindness to the Children of Israel just like He does for us! |
Kindness | ||
Exodus #10 - Honoring Our Word
A series of drama skits from the Book of Exodus. God used Pharaoh, who did not keep his word, to show His power. |
Keeping Our Word, Trust, God's Power | ||
Exodus #11 - Moving Old Bones
A series of drama skits from the Book of Exodus. The Lord fought for the Israelites and saved the Egyptians. God will save anyone who trusts in Him. He will fight for us in bad situations. |
God's Power and Care | ||
Exodus #12 - Manna for Food
A series of drama skits from the Book of Exodus. God is not happy when we grumble. We have so much to be thankful for - family, food, jobs, church family, and our liberty. |
Manna for Food | ||
Exodus #13 - Keeping Our Word
A series of drama skits from the Book of Exodus. We are God's representatives. It is important that we learn to honor our word as a Christian. There will be times when this is difficult, but God will be pleased with our behavior as this represents Him working in our lives. |
Keeping Your Word | ||
Exodus #2 - The New Baby
A series of drama skits from the Book of Exodus. Some friends learn that God was really good to rescue Baby Moses from harm. He will also guide us and keep us safe as we trust Him. |
Baby Moses | ||
Exodus #3 - The Burning Bush
A series of drama skits from the Book of Exodus. God will not ask you to do anything that He will not help you to do; however, it is always best to obey Him. |
Moses | ||
Exodus #4 - The Leprous Hand
A series of drama skits from the Book of Exodus. Moses performed the signs in front of the Israelites and the people believed Moses. God worked through Moses. |
God Sends Moses | ||
Exodus #5 - The First Meeting
A series of drama skits from the Book of Exodus. We can talk to Him about our problems when things do not go well for us like Moses did. God will help us to make the right choices, and be with us in times of trouble. |
Listening, Obedience | ||
Exodus #6 - God's Protection
A series of drama skits from the Book of Exodus. God is stronger than any magicians. He can just speak the Word and things happen. We can always trust Him to do the right thing for us. He has great power to change situations that are harmful to us; we can trust Him all the time. |
Protection, Trust | ||
Exodus #7 - God's Power
A series of drama skits from the Book of Exodus. God sees our hearts and He is our judge. |
Obedience, stubborness, forgiveness | ||
Exodus #8 - Bad Beef Jerky
A series of drama skits from the Book of Exodus. When God forgives us, He forgives us for all our sins and helps us to live for Him. He gives us a new heart that does not want to be around things that will make us make bad choices. |
Worship, Trust, Salvation, Making Good Choices | ||
Exodus #9 - Grasshoppers Take Over
A series of drama skits from the Book of Exodus. God sends grasshoppers to the land of Egypt. Pharoah will not let the people of Israel go to worship God in the wilderness. |
Plague of Grasshoppers | ||
Fright Night
A quick puppet skit about how God does not want us to be afraid of the witches, ghosts, and other scary things that go on around Halloween. |
Halloween | ||
Good Sammy
This puppet skit is lightly based on a parable told by Jesus called the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37). |
The Good Samaritan | ||
Gumdrops
Welcome to Candyland! A magical place where every boy and girl wants to live...but think twice. An idle life of sweets is not always what the doctor ordered. |
Worldly Desires | ||
Hope That Does Not Disappoint Us
A simple puppet/skit needing only 2 people to perform. |
The meaning of Christmas | ||
I Just Don't Understand
Short puppetry skit about why it's important to honor God during the Fall season and not give in to the world, which celebrates the pagan holiday of Halloween. |
Halloween | ||
Interactive Easter Puppet Show
Two puppets and lots of action apply the lessons learned from the Resurrection Eggs idea into real life for kids. |
Easter Children's Church Program | ||
Johnny Likes the Dark
Suzy shows Johnny that turning a light on in his room can show a real mess. She relates it to John, Chapter three, that says "men loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil." |
Light | ||
Junk Foods
Are there some mental and spiritual junk foods you need to get rid of? Like books and TV programs which use bad language or have ungodly characters and dirty jokes? |
Sin |