Spring Puppet Conversation Starters & Prompts

When spring is in the air, why not bring out some spring puppets to use with young children.  Puppets are a simple but powerful tool—they grab children’s attention, encourage even quiet kids to talk, and make learning feel playful and safe.  Using spring animal puppets—like bunnies, ducks, frogs, and butterflies—is an easy way to boost engagement, support learning, and make everyday routines more fun. Whether you need a quick attention-getter, an easy transition idea, or simple learning prompts, these spring puppet conversation starters are ready to use and don’t require any preparation.

Spring Animal:	Puppet Prompts:
	Attention Getter: “If you can hear me, wiggle your nose like a bunny!” Transition: “Hop like a bunny to the carpet!” Learning Prompt: “What do you know about bunnies?” Behavior Cue: “I’m looking for quiet bunnies with still bodies.”
	Attention Getter: “If you can hear me, say ‘baa’ one time!” Transition: “Walk slowly like a lamb to the door.” Learning Prompt: “What does a lamb feel like?” Behavior Cue: “Lambs have calm, quiet bodies.”
	Attention Getter: “If you can hear me, quack one time!” Transition: “Waddle like a duck to wash your hands!” Learning Prompt: “Where do ducks live?” Behavior Cue: “Ducks keep their wings (arms) to themselves.”
	Attention Getter: “If you can hear me, give one big frog jump!” Transition: “Jump like a frog to your spot!” Learning Prompt: “What are baby frogs called?” Behavior Cue: “Frogs freeze their bodies on the lily pad.”
	Attention Getter: “If you can hear me, wiggle like a caterpillar!” Transition: “Crawl slowly to line up!” Learning Prompt: “What happens to a caterpillar; what does it turn into?” Behavior Cue: “Caterpillars stay in a nice, straight line.”
	Attention Getter: “If you can hear me, flap your wings quietly!” Transition: “Fly like a butterfly to the circle!” Learning Prompt: “What colors do you see on butterflies?” Behavior Cue: “Butterflies move gently and calmly.”
	Attention Getter: “If you can hear me, chirp once!” Transition: “Flap your wings to line up!” Learning Prompt: “What do birds use to build nests?” Behavior Cue: “Birds use quiet voices in the nest.”