Puppets are powerful partners in daily routines. When I bring out a puppet, guidance feels less like instruction and more like relationship. Puppets invite children into cooperation through play, not pressure. Here are 5 ways I use them: 1. Greeting children at arrival 2. Talking about safety in a gentle way 3. Lightening transitions like lining up 4. Making clean-up joyful 5. Helping children settle into storytime Simple tools. Big impact. Want me to walk you through exactly how to use puppets