STEAMwork | sensory play
shadow puppet theater
let's get started!
The world is your stage in this STEAMwork sensory play! Learn how to design cut-out puppets, build a shadow theater, and produce your very own play. Lights, shadows, action, dreamers!
materials
cardboard box
like a shoe box
tissue paper
tape
black construction paper
stick
chopstick, toothpick, or skewer
markers, crayons, + paper to decorate
additional resources
- the science of light and shadows
- how to be a puppeteer in 30 seconds
more STEAM learning
podcast
STEAM Daydream with National Children's Museum, a podcast that elevates children’s voices and answers their biggest questions.