Who Was Jim Henson?

Kermit The Frog was invented by Jim Henson. So was Big Bird, and Bert and Ernie. Where would the world be without Jim Henson and all his characters?

By: Joan Holub

Discovery Questions

Which muppet character is your favorite? Why? If you could meet them, and spend an afternoon with them, what would you do? Write about it. Share your story with a parent.
Miss Piggy was pushy and she knew what she wanted. (She wanted to be a star and she wanted to marry Kermit!) What character in another story also knows what they want? Use a Venn diagram. How are they like Miss Piggy? How are they different? Share your diagram with a parent.
Some people think that puppet shows are just for children. Other people disagree. What do you think? Talk about it with a parent.
With the help of a parent, make a puppet! It could be a hand puppet, marionette, or a muppet style. Give it a name, and a story. Put on a show for your family and friends!

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