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We help families and classrooms

bring history and ancient stories to life.

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Folk and Fairy Tales

African-American History

shadow puppets of Jesus talking to his disciples sitting or standing around him

Bible Stories

Greek Mythology

Colored shadow puppet of George Washington followed by the shadows of two real people

American History

Our Shadow Puppetry and Craft Topics

American History

Bible Stories

Black History

Dutch Heritage

Family History & Events

Folk & Fairy Tales

Greek Mythology

Music & Composers

What can you do with silhouette puppets?

shadow puppetry  —  stop motion films  —  storytelling  —  family projects  —  history fairs  —  language arts —  holidays and holy days  —  interactive displays  — play over zoom  —  personalized gifts

 

AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

How to Make Puppets

Light and screen

Teaching With Shadow Puppetry

Behind the Screen

Why I Want Kids to See Themselves in the Story

I’m Helene, founder of Past Times, crafter, and children’s book writer. An archivist by profession, I love to find the stories behind historical documents. My passion is bringing historical narratives to life for children, classrooms, and families. I want to help kids see themselves in the story, to humanize our histories and heritage, and make history come alive through imagination and play.

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Helene van Rossum, founder of Past Times