Shadow Puppet Theatre

30 mins Ages 4-10 Indoor

A playful, screen-free adventure designed to spark curiosity, sensory exploration, and fine motor skills for kids aged 4 to 10.

Materials Needed

  • • Cardboard (2-3 sheets)
  • • Scissors (1 pair)
  • • Craft sticks or straws (4-6)
  • • White sheet or paper (1)
  • • Lamp or flashlight (1)

Pro Tips

  • → Cut simple shapes (animals, people)
  • → Use a white sheet as screen
  • → Record the show on phone

Safety First

Use cool LED light. Supervise scissors use.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Step 1

Cut out character shapes from cardboard.

2

Step 2

Attach sticks to shapes for handles.

3

Step 3

Set up sheet screen and light behind it.

4

Step 4

Perform shadow puppet show.

What they are learning

Storytelling Creativity Light and shadow concepts