My dad was the first person to introduce me to shadow puppets. When my sister and I were tiny kids, he would tuck us into bed, turn off the lights and then cast an image of a dog against the wall.

Puppets controlled by strings attached to sticks are called marionettes. Though some marionettes are complicated to control, you can actually make a super simple one using recycled toilet paper rolls ...

MEREDITH: NEW ON SUNRISE, IF YOU HAVE YOUNG KIDS AT HOME THAT NEED TO PRACTICE THEIR FINE MOTOR SKILLS, OR IF YOUR KIDS WANT TO TAKE SOME DINO COMPANIONS WITH THEM ON THE TRICK-OR-TREATING TRAIL ...