Puppets & More
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Puppets & More
- Format: 12 live 1.5-hour sessions + 2-hour revision session (Total: 21 hours)
- Delivery: Online via Zoom | Includes recordings & PDF materials
- Audience: Language educators who want to bring creativity, play, and expressive communication into their classrooms
Course Overview
Step into the imaginative world of Puppets & More– a joyful, hands-on training journey designed to help teachers use puppetry, mime, and collaborative storytelling to create truly Memorable & Meaningful lessons.
This 3-month course explores the power of non-verbal expression, creativity, and performance in the language classroom. You’ll learn how to use puppets and simple craft materials to bring stories to life, boost participation, and spark confidence in even the shyest learners.
Whether you teach young learners or older students, you’ll discover how puppets, movement, and drama can turn any syllabus into a lively stage of communication and imagination.
What You’ll Explore
Throughout the course, you’ll experiment, create, and perform through activities such as:
- Puppet Use — ideas, story prompts, and ready-to-use classroom activities.
- Puppet Making & Creative Interaction — craft simple puppets and use them for dynamic speaking practice.
- Mime Games — move from non-verbal to verbal communication, perfect for building fluency and confidence.
- Collaboration Drama & Storytelling Activities — develop teamwork and co-creation through short dramatic stories.
- Presentation & Fluency Activities — use performance to enhance expression, clarity, and engagement.
All activities are linked to language outcomes and can be easily integrated into your existing syllabus.
Course Features
- 21 hours of live, interactive training with Evi Karydi- accredited storyteller, drama practitioner, and EFL educator.
- Full access to session recordings to revisit techniques anytime.
- Comprehensive PDF resources with ideas, templates, and activity guides.
- Hands-on creative tasks between sessions to help you practise and reflect.
- Certificate of Completion from DramActivate, recognising your new creative teaching skills.
Join the Magic
Discover how puppetry, mime, and collaborative storytelling can transform your teaching and make language learning more expressive, playful, and human.
Animate your classroom. Inspire your learners. Create through play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
Language teachers (EFL/ESL) who want to use puppetry, mime, and storytelling to make their lessons more interactive, imaginative, and learner-centered. Suitable for teachers of all ages and levels.
Do I need any puppetry or art experience?
Not at all! You’ll learn how to create and use simple, low-prep puppets with everyday materials. The focus is on creativity and communication, not artistic skill.
How is the course delivered?
All sessions take place live on Zoom. You’ll also receive access to recordings and PDF resources so you can review the content anytime.
How long is the course?
The course includes 12 live 1.5-hour sessions plus a 2-hour revision session- a total of 21 hours of training.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes! Upon completion, you’ll receive a DramActivate Certificate of Completion recognising your new skills in creative language teaching.
What materials will I need?
Just a few simple craft supplies like paper, markers, glue, and everyday items you already have- you’ll be amazed how easily puppets come to life!
Can I use these techniques with my existing syllabus?
Absolutely. All activities are adaptable to any coursebook or syllabus and can be used to practise vocabulary, grammar, storytelling, and communication skills.
Is the course interactive?
Yes! You’ll actively participate in games, puppet-making, storytelling, and discussion. It’s a highly experiential, hands-on course.
What if I can’t attend a live session?
No problem. All sessions are recorded and available for you to watch later at your own pace.
How do I know if this course is right for me?
If you want to bring imagination, creativity, and joyful expression into your teaching and see your learners truly come alive in English then this course is for you.
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