1. Let the puppet talk about what it was like to be the first black woman to serve in Congress.

2. Have someone interview the puppet about her views on Social Security laws and military spending.

3. Let her tell about her experiences with and views on early childhood education.

4. Let the puppet tell what it was like to grow up in a large city and be poor. What was it like to attend college?

5. Let the puppet tell about the structure of congress.

6. Let the puppet tell about others who served with her in Congress.

7. Use the puppet to help children learn about roles to take in discussions and debates.

8. Use the puppet to teach about roles people have at various times in life. Talk about the kind of power or lack of power associated with each role.

9. Have the puppet talk about feelings related to being first in a situation. Let the listeners share feelings about times when they have been the first to do something in their family or among their acquaintances.