The term puppet is used in different ways in different situations. Most often with the term puppet, we associate toys for children, or in the theatrical sense, scenic means of expression. In the education of children of early and preschool age puppet takes center position. To have a puppet in the hands means to have a powerful educational tool. A puppet is able to handle a lot, it understands everything, listens to children's stories, builds a relationship full of trust and freedom, reduces fears and provides security, comfort and joy. The subject of research in this thesis is the expressive possibilities and animation of the puppet in kindergarten. The aim of the research is to monitor and describe in detail the educational process during the production of the marionette and the children's dramatic and stage expression with the marionette. Also, by following the educational process during the preparation and dramatic and stage performance, will be tried to see the possible differences in the dramatic and stage work with a marionette of children of different ages. This paper will investigate/ confirm the impact of puppetry on the child and its complete development