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    Shadow Puppet Show
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    Shadow Puppet Show

    Tonight's show is a shadow show. The elf set up a sheet stage, a flashlight and a cast of paper puppets on sticks: a reindeer, a snowman, a star and himself.

    Instructions

    1. Draw simple, chunky shapes on black cardstock: a reindeer, a snowman, a tree, a star and an elf with a pointy hat.
    2. An adult cuts them out and tapes each one to a craft stick.
    3. Hang a white sheet over a doorway or across two chair backs as the screen.
    4. Lay the puppets in a row next to the flashlight with a ticket: "Show tonight after dinner."
    5. Sit the elf on the flashlight like the director.
    6. At showtime, turn off the lights, shine the flashlight on the sheet from behind and let the kids make up the story.

    Tip: The closer a puppet is to the flashlight, the bigger its shadow. Let the kids find that out.

    Quick Info

    Setup Time
    20 min
    Mess Level
    Low Mess

    Quick wipe down

    Best for Ages
    3-10
    Est. Cost
    ~$12

    What you'll need

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    Black cardstock

    3 sheets

    Amazon

    Craft sticks

    6

    Amazon

    Flashlight

    1

    Amazon

    White sheet

    Have at home

    Tape and scissors

    Have at home

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