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Storytelling Shadow Puppets

Make your own shadow puppet to help tell a story at home.

Ages 4 - 12

Information
Where
Churches Conservation Trust - All Saints Church
Type of Activity
Storytelling,
Twilight at the Museums
Type of Session
Online session

Shadow puppets have been used to tell stories across the world for a very long time. During the long winter nights, people would come together to share stories and games around the fireplace or campfire.

Create your own shadow puppet to tell a story at home.

Download the activity here.

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