2nd grade clay muppets
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This document provides information about Jim Henson and the Muppets. It explains that Jim Henson was inspired by art and began making puppets by drawing characters and then turning them into puppets. He taught himself puppet making using library books and got his first puppeteering job on TV at age 18. Some of his most famous Muppet characters included Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Bert and Ernie. The document categorizes Muppet characters as being based on animals, monsters, made-up creatures, or humans. It encourages the reader to consider what their own Muppet character will look like.
2nd grade clay muppets
- 1. 2nd Grade Clay Monster Pinchpots Character Design Inspired by Jim Henson and his Muppets
- 2. Do you recognize these characters? Where did they come from?
- 3. “I came to puppetry more through the art side of it. Usually I would start with drawings and then turn them into puppets.” —Jim Henson They came from an idea!!
- 4. His grandma taught him how to sew. He taught himself how to make puppets using books from the library. Jim got his first job as a puppeteer on a TV shoe when he was only 18. He used his puppet-making skills for adult TV shows and commercials before working on Sesame Street and other kids’ shows. He got ideas from other TV show, Disney Movies and commercials. Jim Henson 1936-1990
- 6. How did Jim get the idea for the Muppets? Jim used different ideas to make his Muppets individual. Some characters are based on animals, monsters, made-up creatures, and even humans! He would begin with sketches and then add details.
- 8. Who did these characters become? Bert and Ernie!!!
- 10. Barkley Rowlf Sprocket Big Bird Kermit Miss Piggy Muppets Based on animals Fozzy
- 11. Cookie Monster, Grover, Maurice, Telly, and Harry Monster Sweetums Elmo Muppets based on Monsters Oscar the Grouch
- 13. Statler & Waldorf Jim Henson! Dr. Bunsen Honeydew & Beaker Bert & Ernie Scooter The Swedish Chef Guy Smiley Muppets based on humans
- 14. What will your character look like?
- 15. Kermit and Miss Piggy Animal The Swedish Chef The Muppet Show Theme