Ramayana Shadow Art Kit - Aligned Concepts

CBSE Aligned Topics

Grade 4–8 CBSE Curriculum:

Subject Chapter Concept Alignment
Social Science Our Heritage and Culture Understanding Indian epics, values, and traditions (Ramayana)
English / Hindi Reading & Storytelling Comprehension, narrative building, sequencing of events
Science Light – Shadows and Reflections Formation of shadows, light sources, transparency and opacity
Art Education Paper Craft, Puppetry Hands-on craft work, use of visual elements, puppetry techniques
Value Education / Life Skills Moral Stories Learning life lessons and ethics from characters in Ramayana

Educational Benefits

  • Introduces Indian mythology in a creative, engaging, and interactive way

  • Helps children understand shadow formation and light behavior through play

  • Improves storytelling, comprehension, and communication skills

  • Encourages creativity, role-play, and empathy through character interaction

  • Develops fine motor skills through DIY puppet and stage making

  • Builds appreciation for India’s heritage and traditional art forms like shadow puppetry

Learning Outcomes

After completing this activity, children will be able to:

  • Understand how shadows are formed and how light behaves with different materials

  • Retell important episodes of the Ramayana using puppets and visuals

  • Express their ideas and emotions creatively through storytelling

  • Make shadow puppets and use light to perform a shadow play

  • Appreciate the moral lessons and cultural values from Ramayana

  • Build self-confidence through performing stories aloud

Core Scientific & Creative Concepts

💡 Light & Shadow Science

  • Light travels in a straight line

  • Opaque objects block light to form shadows

  • Shadow size and shape changes with distance and angle

  • Role of light source in puppet shadow play

🎭 Storytelling & Language

  • Building story structure (beginning, middle, end)

  • Character voice modulation and expressions

  • Dialogue delivery and creative performance

📚 Cultural Literacy

  • Introduction to key Ramayana characters: Rama, Sita, Ravana, Hanuman

  • Core themes: good vs. evil, loyalty, bravery, respect

  • Connection to festivals like Dussehra and Diwali

✂️ Art & Craft

  • Designing and assembling puppets

  • Creating stage setup for storytelling

  • Exploring traditional Indian art forms like shadow puppetry