Shadow Puppet Theater
Ages 5-730 min4 materials
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Shadow Puppet Theater
Create simple puppets and put on a shadow show using a flashlight and a blank wall. Perfect for imaginative sibling play.
What You'll Need
- Flashlight or desk lamp
- Cardstock or cardboard
- Scissors
- Tape and wooden sticks or straws
Step by Step
- 1
Draw simple character shapes on cardstock — animals, people, trees.
- 2
Cut out the shapes carefully (adult help for younger kids).
- 3
Tape each cutout to a stick or straw to make a puppet handle.
- 4
Set up a flashlight or lamp pointing at a blank wall.
- 5
Turn off the room lights and hold puppets between the light and wall. Tell a story!
Why Kids Love This
Builds storytelling and narrative skills. Develops creativity through character creation. Encourages collaborative play and turn-taking between siblings. Introduces concepts of light and shadow in a playful context.