This document discusses shadow puppets, one of the oldest forms of puppetry. Shadow puppets traditionally use flat cut-out figures held up to a light source, casting shadows on a wall. The document provides examples of traditional and modern shadow puppetry. It suggests shadow puppets are good for children because they require simple, low-cost materials and less construction time than three-dimensional puppets. Step-by-step instructions are provided for creating basic stick figure shadow puppets from quick sketches of movement, as well as suggestions for improving puppet proportions. Videos are referenced throughout for additional examples.