TED Talks
TED: How your childhood toys tell your life story | Chris Byrne
What was your favorite toy when you were a kid? Your answer might reveal more about you than you expect, says toy historian Chris Byrne. From Matchbox cars and Barbie to Rubik's Cube and Squishmallows, he explores how playthings reflect...
TED Talks
Handspring Puppet Co.: The genius puppetry behind War Horse
"Puppets always have to try to be alive," says Adrian Kohler of the Handspring Puppet Company, a gloriously ambitious troupe of human and wooden actors. Beginning with the tale of a hyena's subtle paw, puppeteers Kohler and Basil Jones...
Crash Course
Japan, Kabuki, and Bunraku: Crash Course Theater #23
We're headed back to Japan, this time in the Edo period to follow up on Noh theater, which had gone out of style last time we checked in. Now, under the Shoguns, there's couple of really interesting types of drama on the scene. Kabuki is...
Curated Video
How to Put on a Puppet Show
Whether you use shadow puppets or marionettes, put on a fanciful puppet show with these tips.
Curated Video
Only In China 11 - Shadow Dancing with Mimicked Movements
Shadow Dancing with Mimicked Movements:A group of dancers creatively mimics the movements of shadow puppets, blending traditional art forms with contemporary dance.
Weird History
The Story of Fraggle Rock, The Forgotten Jim Henson Puppet Show
If you grew up in the '80s, there is a good chance you can remember the catchy Fraggle Rock theme song. The catchy opening jingle wasn't the only interesting aspect of the show. Fraggle Rock was arguably one of the best Jim Henson...
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Theater: Creating Your Own Plays and Puppet Shows
In this video, Nova explores the world of theater and teaches children how they can create their plays and theater at home or school. From making up a story to finding actors, a place to perform, and an audience, Nova encourages children...
Bedtime History
History of Jim Henson for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Jim Henson, the talented puppet designer who created the Muppets and many Sesame Street characters.
Great Big Story
Barnaby Dixon's Ingenious Puppetry, Bringing Life to Art
Discover the artistry of Barnaby Dixon as he transforms simple materials into expressive puppets, creating captivating stories and humor.
Learn German with Herr Antrim
100 German Verbs Puppet Show - Deutsch lernen
I recently stumbled upon a list of the 100 most commonly used German verbs. You can see the site here: http://goo.gl/ZVVKu (Warning: There is a typo on #78. It should be erscheinen instead of erschienen. I fixed it in the video, before I...
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#16 Adjectives After Der-Words (GwP2) - Deutsch lernen
This is the 16th video in German with Puppets Series #2. This is the first of three videos about adjectives.
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#6 Reflexive Pronouns (GwP2) - Deutsch lernen
This is the 6th video in the German with Puppets Series #2. In this video my puppets and I teach the reflexive pronouns and when and how to use them. Helpful links below.
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#22 Kennen & Wissen (GwP1) - Deutsch lernen
This is the 22nd video in German with Puppets Series #1. In this video, my puppets explain the difference between kennen and wissen and show some examples.
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Nach Hause vs Zu Hause - German 1 WS Explanation - Deutsch lernen
In this video I explain the worksheet that accompanies the 6th episode of German with Puppets Series #1 about the difference between Nach Hause and Zu Hause. You can see the original video here: • #6 Nach Hause vs Zu Hause (GwP1) - De...
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#7 Wer Wen & Was (GwP1) - Deutsch lernen
This is my 7th video in my German with Puppets Series #1. In this video we teach the difference between wer, wen, and was.
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#18 Werden (GwP1) - Deutsch lernen
This is the 18th video in German with Puppets Series #1. In this video my puppets explain how to use "werden" in the future and present tenses.
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#15 Demonstrative Pronouns (GwP2) - Deutsch lernen
This is the 15th video in German with Puppets Series #2. In this video my puppets explain how to use the demonstrative pronouns through examples.
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#17 Wollen (GwP1) - Deutsch lernen
This is the 17th video in German with Puppets Series #1. In this video my puppets will explain how to use "wollen" in the present tense.
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#3 Irregular Verbs in Present Perfect (GwP2) - Deutsch lernen
This is the 3rd video in my German with Puppets Series #3. In this video I use several examples of sentences with irregular verbs and share some helpful information on their usage
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#25 Command Form (GwP1) - Deutsch lernen
This is the 25th video in German with Puppets Series #1. In this video my puppets explain how to make the command form. First they outline the rules. Then they give some examples. Then they talk about some irregularities.
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#16 Sollen (GwP1) - Deutsch lernen
This is the 16th video in German with Puppets Series #1. In this video my puppets will teach you how to use sollen in the present tense.
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Rapunzel - Märchen - Deutsch lernen
This is the 2nd Märchen (Fairytale) in my three week rotation. This one is Rapunzel. In this story a girl with really long hair is locked in a tower for being too pretty after she is kidnapped at birth by a witch. The girl eventually...
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#8 Plural Forms of Nouns (GwP1) - Deutsch lernen
This is the 8th installment of my German with puppets series. In this video we talk about the different ways to make German plural forms of nouns.
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#9 1/2 Principal Parts of German Verbs (GwP2) - Deutsch lernen
This video is an extra in the German with Puppets Series #2. In this video, my puppets demonstrate the three principal parts of German verbs. A new take on an old list.