Making sock puppets with kids is like getting a 3 for 1 special. First , there is the kindergarten readiness learning in planning, organizing and creating the puppet. Second, is the language practice that comes from playing with the puppet. Third, is exercise for the imagination.
Sock puppets is a great use of perfectly good socks that have lost mates somewhere in the laundry. The easiest way to make one is to slip it over the hand and arm and tuck in the toe to make a mouth. Hmm, what does it look like it could be? Bits of fabric, buttons, wool, etc can be used to make the puppet. Kids need to make lots of decisions as they decide what to do. There are so many choices.
Now, comes the fun part. What does the puppet say? How does it talk? As kids take on the voice of their puppets, they explore different ways of talking. Children reveal what they already know about how to have a conversation. Sock puppets are very handy for readiness for kindergarten. Or should that be footy?