Describes a fifth grade teacher's approach to producing plays with her class. The script for a Christmas play about Santa and the metric system is included. (JMB)

The author states that puppet theater therapy (the use of fairy-tale characters to symbolize human emotional expression) can help children come to grips with their feelings in real life situations. (Author)

Ideas are presented for the creation of various puppets which can be used to teach different topics in the elementary school classroom. A song and ideas for stages for puppet shows and a "puppet corner" are also included. (CJ)