The Primrose Friends
Explore how teachers use puppets in the classroom.
When it comes to building character, teachers in Primrose schools have help from some cute and cuddly characters—the Primrose Friends! These twelve puppets share in the activities, adventures and fun of Balanced Learning® as they help foster positive character traits like honesty, compassion, generosity and more in children through role-play, music, books and daily lessons.
Friendship
Erwin® the Dog
Erwin teaches children the value of friendship, and that friends support and help each other.
Respect for Others
Molly℠ the Cow
Molly shows children how to get along with others, avoid and resolve conflicts, and create a positive social and school environment.
Cooperation
Katie® the Cat
Katie demonstrates the value and fun of working together toward a goal.
Generosity
Benjamin® the Bear
Benjamin shows children that they can be kind and give to others without expecting anything in return.
Fairness
Libby℠ the Lamb
Libby teaches children that being fair leads to positive relationships and more fun for everyone.
Keeping Promises
Billy® the Duck
Billy demonstrates that character is defined by what you do, not just by what you say, and that staying true to your word is important.
Caring
Og® the Bookworm
Og tells children that caring for others helps make the world a better place—and feels good, too.
Honesty
Peanut℠ the Pony
Peanut teaches children that honesty helps people trust one another. He explains that being honest can be difficult, but it’s always worth it.
Conservation
Megy® the Pig
Megy helps teach children that we have an obligation to the Earth to protect it and our natural resources. She helps children identify actions they can take to help the environment.
Citizenship
Mia℠ the Mouse
Mia shows children that being a good citizen is about making your community, school and home better for everyone.
Courage
Percy® the Rooster
Percy teaches that courage is about doing the right thing even when it’s scary or hard. He shows children that they can be courageous in ways big and small.
Responsibility
Ally℠ the Bunny
Ally helps children understand that they’re responsible for themselves and that behaving responsibly helps everyone.
Friendship
Erwin® the Dog
Erwin teaches children the value of friendship, and that friends support and help each other.
Respect for Others
Molly℠ the Cow
Molly shows children how to get along with others, avoid and resolve conflicts, and create a positive social and school environment.
Cooperation
Katie® the Cat
Katie demonstrates the value and fun of working together toward a goal.
Generosity
Benjamin® the Bear
Benjamin shows children that they can be kind and give to others without expecting anything in return.
Fairness
Libby℠ the Lamb
Libby teaches children that being fair leads to positive relationships and more fun for everyone.
Keeping Promises
Billy® the Duck
Billy demonstrates that character is defined by what you do, not just by what you say, and that staying true to your word is important.
Caring
Og® the Bookworm
Og tells children that caring for others helps make the world a better place—and feels good, too.
Honesty
Peanut℠ the Pony
Peanut teaches children that honesty helps people trust one another. He explains that being honest can be difficult, but it’s always worth it.
Conservation
Megy® the Pig
Megy helps teach children that we have an obligation to the Earth to protect it and our natural resources. She helps children identify actions they can take to help the environment.
Citizenship
Mia℠ the Mouse
Mia shows children that being a good citizen is about making your community, school and home better for everyone.
Courage
Percy® the Rooster
Percy teaches that courage is about doing the right thing even when it’s scary or hard. He shows children that they can be courageous in ways big and small.
Responsibility
Ally℠ the Bunny
Ally helps children understand that they’re responsible for themselves and that behaving responsibly helps everyone.