This is about living together as neighbors and trying to get along in spite of differences. It includes three songs sung to well-known melodies.
Message from
Donna Gordon:
Keywords:
Golden Rule, Tolerance
Most appropriate ages:
From 7 yrs old, to 14 yrs old
Materials:
Fence, piece of canvas, judge's gavel, imitation charcoal
Number of puppets:
4
Number of non-puppets (ie humans):
0
Approximate running time:
10-15 (minutes)
Script language:
English
Christian/Non-Christian/Either:
Either
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Mike is getting teased about his new glasses (Bug-eyed Mike). He learns two things: (i) that if you ignore teasing, they'll stop; and (ii) that we should look past such superficial things. Keywords:
IdentitySensitivityTeasingTolerance
While the kids know many super heroes (superman, batman, spider man), Jesus is the best super hero because he is always there to answer our prayers and help us with our struggles and problems every day. Story is told as Jesus helps Alex battle the devil. Keywords:
Bible StoriesDevilForgivenessFunGolden RuleHellJesusTeasing
Bentley the dog is having problems with his dog-mate Napoleon. Napoleon wants to "boss" him around and tell him what to do.
This script was used as an intoduction to the theme of authority or obedience. Keywords:
FriendshipFunGolden RuleObediencePatienceRespectToleranceAuthority