Shadow puppets

When I tuck my kids in at night, I often find myself making shadow puppets with my hands in the light from their bed lamps. The kids inevitably want to try to make the same shapes with their hands. Sometimes a kind of wall-based puppet show develops in which shadow monkeys and birds fight and […]

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Hand shadow puppets are fun to learn, and you can take them anywhere. Here is how to make your own hand shadow puppets.

Chinese shadow puppetry is a theatrical art form that dates back thousands of years. The puppets are typically made of semi-transparent leather plates engraved with in...

Learn how to make animal shadow puppets with this easy tutorial including free printables and templates. (Bonus: Puss in Boots pattern)

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"Wayang" is the Javanese word for "shadow", but it is commonly used to refer to the shadow puppet shows that are famous across Indonesia. Although Wayang is commonly used to depict the Hindu epics such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata, I decided to use the beautiful form of "Wayang" and apply it to the Christian love story of Isaac and Rebekah. Wugs and Dooey love standing up in their cots and playing with their shadows so I thought it would be a fun way for them to interact with the story. I…

Bring stories to life and spark creativity with our fun Shadow Puppet Activity Sheet! Perfect for imaginative play and bonding moments, it's a great way to keep kids entertained. #SummerFun #ShadowPuppets #CreativeKids #ParentingTips

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Shadow Puppets by susanvg, via Flickr