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Puppet Project

Cardboard Box Shadow Theater

Turn an ordinary shipping box into a warm, glowing tabletop theater.

AgeAges 7–12
Time60 minutes
DifficultyIntermediate
AccessFree

Materials You’ll Need

Cardboard box, tracing paper, tape, ruler, craft knife

About This Activity

A satisfying weekend build that creates a reusable stage for every PuppetGlow story.

How to Use It

Prepare the materials, invite children to personalize their characters, and leave plenty of room for their own ideas. Adult supervision is recommended when cutting tools are used.

Creative Prompt

Ask: “What happens when your character discovers a mysterious glow?” Let the answer become the beginning of a new story.