Shadow Puppet Dialogues

Children explore shadow puppetry behind a stretched white sheet, voicing their characters as the silhouettes meet. The transparency of voice over silhouette opens space for invented dialogue.

• Framework: Reggio Emilia
• Unit: Communication & Language
• Learning area: Oral Language & Dialogue
• Level: Ages 5-6

Materials

• White cotton sheet x 1
• Lamp or projector
• Card cut out figures
• Sticks for handles

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