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Shadow Puppets

 

Supplies Needed:

  • ~ Black construction paper
  • ~ Animal shaped cookie cutters or patterns
  • ~ Pencils
  • ~ Safety scissors
  • ~ Tape
  • ~ Craft sticks
  • ~ Flashlights


Directions:

  • ~ Trace the animal shapes onto the black paper and then cut them out.
  • ~ Attach the animal silhouettes to a craft stick, using tape.
  • ~ Dim the overhead lights. Then shine a flashlight onto a blank wall.
  • ~ Let the children hold their puppets in front of the light. Show them how the puppet changes in size depending on how far or how close they stand from the wall.