Dragon Puppet By Discovery Toys Learning Pathways: Exploration, Motor Skills, Thinking Skills, Reading & Language, Expression. Encourage story retelling; Allow book character and prop to "come to life." Promote interactive oral expression and listening skills; Provide opportunities for dramatic play and storytelling experiences that extend beyond the book. Aid story comprehension and tolerance for differences. Demonstrate that you cant judge a character by its outside appearance alone; Celebrate imaginary play!