Stimulate creative writing in a Key Stage 1 class with this classic Punjabi tale using shadow puppets.
The Raja has a secret which only his barber knows. One day the Raja discovers his secret has been revealed and he calls the barber to his palace to question his loyalty.
This video gives KS1 pupils the basic plot and describes the main characters. They can then improve their literacy skills by creating their own versions of the story, either orally or in writing.
This primary lesson idea also help to instigate class discussion about what might have happened at the end of the story.
