The subject of this bachelor's thesis is the influence of puppets on a child's social-emotional development and it also shows how they influence children and stimulate their development. Puppetry is an imaginary world where a child is able to express its own ideas and creativity without any restrictions. Different types of puppets are presented at the beginning of the thesis, such as glove puppets, marionettes, rod puppets, and silhouette and tabletop puppets. A symbolic game using puppets is mentioned which is very important for children. With the help of puppets, children can learn new skills and various games. In these games children can play different roles, create their own scenario and various plots. The main subject of the thesis is the influence of puppets on children’s social and emotional development. With the help of puppets, children will communicate more easily, both verbally and non-verbally, and will express their emotions and problems through puppets. Playing with puppets will help children overcome their fears, and improve their ability to express their wishes and needs. Children will unconsciously create connections with others, make new friendships, and learn to bond with others and to have empathy. Through various games with puppets, improvements can be seen in children's skills, and this progress can be monitored over the course of a child’s development.