Progress of classes: Introduction (5 minutes): Host: Hello, dear friends! Today, we're diving into the magical world of shadow puppetry. Who knows what that is? (Children respond.) Brief History of Shadow Puppetry (5 minutes): A quick overview of the history of shadow puppetry and its popularity in different countries. Shadow Puppet Crafting Workshop (15 minutes): Distribution of Materials (3 minutes): The host distributes colored cardboard, scissors, and sticks to the children. Instructions for Creation (7 minutes): The host provides simple instructions for creating shadow puppets: animals, people, fantastical creatures. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiLxd5TsIlo \ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVm_0LzZStg ) Creating Shadow Puppets (5 minutes): Children actively work on their shadow puppets. Preparation for Performance (15 minutes): Group Division (3 minutes): Children form groups. Script Development (7 minutes): Each group devises its own simple script for the shadow puppet show. Rehearsals (5 minutes): Groups rehearse their performances with the created puppets. Scene: "In the Shadow Theater" Characters: Host: Welcome to the marvelous world of shadow theater! Little Ones (group of children): Children participating in the shadow puppet crafting workshop. Shadow (performer with a flashlight): Playful shadow taking the form of created characters. Script: Children are gathered in the classroom. On the stage in front of them is a table with materials for creating shadow puppets. Host: Hello, dear friends! Today, we embark on an amazing adventure into the world of shadow theater. Who is ready to make their own shadow friend? Little Ones: (All cheerfully raise their hands.) We are ready! Children start creating their shadow puppets. Host: What fantastic ideas you have! Now that you've finished, we'll head to the theater to bring your characters to life. The host leads the children to a darkened corner, where a stand is ready for presenting the shadow puppets. Host: Let's create a shadow theater. Who would like to try first? The first child brings their shadow puppet to the stand, and the shadow performer creates its outline on the screen. Host: Wow, look how great this is! This is your character in the shadow theater. Other children also present their characters. Shadow: (The shadow performer with the flashlight makes various movements, creating shadow figures on the screen.) Hello, friends! I am your shadow, and I'm ready to bring your characters to life! Little Ones: Hooray! Children joyfully watch as their shadow characters dance and have fun on the screen. Host: Thank you all so much for participating! You've created a real wonder in the shadow theater. Let's all say "thank you" to our shadow! All Together: Thank you! The scene concludes with applause and joy among the children. Host: We hope you enjoyed our little shadow theater. Until next time, dear friends! Children and the host leave with happiness and smiles on their faces. Shadow Puppet Show (15 minutes): Group Performances (12 minutes): Each group presents its shadow puppet show. Applause and Discussion (3 minutes): The audience applauds each group, and we discuss impressions. Conclusion and Recognition (5 minutes): Thanks and Discussion (3 minutes): - Thank the children for their creativity and discuss what they enjoyed. Recognition (2 minutes): Short contest for the most original puppet character.Recognize and reward children for active participation and creative ideas. Photo session with shadow puppets. Setting up a mini- exhibition of shadow puppets in the school.