The art traveled from land to land until it reached Europe where it became most prevalent. The most famous example of which is the Commedia dell'arte in Italy.

Here in the Philippines, the Anino Shadow Play has been staging puppetry shows around the country to propagate and preserve this art form.

Puppetry is a very colorful and mobile craft, it is one art where kids are deemed better than adults! Puppets made by children are often full of character, charm and naivete which may be attributed to their innocence and fearlessness in exploring both materials and techniques. For starters, let us try this simple version of a dinosaur puppet with the use of very simple tools and materials that can be found around your house:

YOU WILL NEED:
1. tracing paper
2. cardboard
3. pencil
4. scissors
5. felt-tipped pen/pentel pens/markers
6. hole puncher
7. (4) paper brround fasteners
8. all purpose glue
9. wooden/crystal bead
10. black thread/yarn

HOW TO MAKE:

1. Transfer the template images to the cardboard: you can print, cut and paste OR copy the figures yourself.

2. Carefully cut out the figures from the cardboard

3. Color the dinosaur parts with your felt-tipped pen

4. Use a black marker/pentel pen to outline your figures

5. You can ask the help of a grown-up to help you pierce the designated holes

6. Insert the paper brads into the holes, attaching the limbs to the body. Make sure the limbs can move freely before you turn back the tabs on the paper brads.

7. Thread the black thread/yarn through the other holes in the arms and legs.

8. Fasten a small bead to the end of the thread and you're done!