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Shadow Puppet Character Templates

Simple cut-out shadow puppet character templates for torch wall shows — animals, heroes, and story helpers.

Pages
2 pages
Age range
Ages 4-10
Category
Colouring Page
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What’s included

Print and cut these shadow puppet character templates, tape them to sticks, and perform on a blank wall. Includes easy animal and people silhouettes for short three-scene stories. Links to the wall shadow puppet show and existing shadow puppet theatre activities for rainy evenings.

  • 2 printable PDF pages
  • Real printable product preview
  • Colouring Page activity format
  • Designed for ages 4-10
  • Free PDF download

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Tags

shadow puppetsindoorrainy-daycolouringfreestorytelling

Season

all year

Occasion

rainy dayafter schoolschool holidayquiet time

Key stage

EYFSKS1KS2

How to use this printable

  1. 1Print the pages you need and read the instructions before starting.
  2. 2Choose whether children work independently, in pairs, or with adult support.
  3. 3Adapt timings, prompts, and difficulty for the child or group.
  4. 4Keep the printable for repeat use during similar days, topics, or occasions.

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