Cardboard Model Making & Paper Theater

Fold History, Build a Stage

Historically valuable, educationally brilliant – and truly entertaining: Paper theaters, dioramas, and finger puppets made from sturdy recycled cardboard bring Roman times, the Middle Ages, and fairy tales to the small stage. Perfect for creative learning, lively presentations, and imaginative afternoons.

  • Sustainable craft sheets made from 100% recycled paper
  • Making history and fairy tales tangible with figures & scenery
  • Ideal for classrooms, at home, or in museums
  • Encourages storytelling, play, and crafting all in one

Lights up the stage for big ideas in small spaces – that's cardboard modeling with added value.

Papiertheater zum Basteln kaufen | Der Römer Shop


Items 1 - 2 of 2

Over 64.368 customers worldwide since 2001

Museums, schools and historical enthusiasts throughout Europe trust the products from Roman Shop.

Customer testimonials

 Eine Bewertung von Archäologischer Park Carnuntum
Archäologischer Park Carnuntum Austria

Young Roman friends can immerse themselves in the Roman past with numerous activities. Products from the Römer Shop are regularly and successfully used at this great event. Year after year, children of all ages can write on wax tablets and get to know real papyrus.

 Eine Bewertung von Scriptorium
Scriptorium Germany

The everyday equipment with glasses and ceramics is also really well made and has survived the hard life of a soldier well. In general, the range of products is truly sensational and offers unique products from the Roman era for many age groups and requirements, from hardcore legionnaires to little Roman fans of primary school age.

 Eine Bewertung von Dominikaner Museum
Dominikaner Museum Rottweil -Germany
Satisfied customers

The Dominikanermuseum Rottweil presents in its department "Roman Rottweil - Arae Flaviae" the life in the only Roman city in Baden-Wuerttemberg. We have been a customer of Römershop for a long time for our own museum shop and are convinced of the high and, above all, consistently high quality of the products. The entire team is always looking forward to new products and our shop is an attraction for our visitors thanks to good replicas.

 Eine Bewertung von Mathias S.
Mathias S. Deutschland

Hallo, ich wollte nur kurz ein feedback zur Lieferung geben; Also der „Asklepios“ ist wirklich großartig. Authentische Replik, unschlagbarer Preis. Vielen Dank dafür. Verpackung war auch vorbildlich.
Viele Grüße Matthias Semmler

 Eine Bewertung von Gemeinschaftsschule M. F.
Gemeinschaftsschule M. F. Mölln

Hello and thank you very much for the great products!

Our students were thrilled with the papyrus coloring pictures and the scarabs. As promised, I am sending you photos of the work with the coloring pictures. I wrote a review for the "scarab" coloring picture, but it can also be added to all the other pictures, since we had different motifs.

 Eine Bewertung von Centurio Markus N.
Centurio Markus N. Germany

The lovingly and authentically designed products from the Römer-Shop have been accompanying me for years and even decades in the field of ancient representation. As a centurion in a Roman military unit until a few years ago, the stationery, from wax tablets to papyrus scrolls, was extremely helpful for high-quality appearances and presentations at museum festivals, in reenactment and in museum education work.

 Eine Bewertung von Remo S.
Remo S. Schweiz

Salve Manuela, Im Anhang findest du den Lar und was ich aus ihm gemacht habe. Ich bin sehr zufrieden mit der Figur.
Cvra, vt valeas Remo

 Eine Bewertung von Dr. Reinhard S.
Dr. Reinhard S. Deutschland

Sehr geehrtes Römer-Shop Team, wie immer:
--schnelle und prompte Lieferung
--qualitativ hochwertige Ware
--volle Identität mit der Abbildung der Produkte
--sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis
--umfassendes Angebot Vielen Dank. Weiter so. Salvete Reinhard

 Eine Bewertung von Torsten B.
Torsten B. Deutschland

SALVE , Manuela und Andreas mit Team,
ich möchte meine Bewertung in Reimform darbringen:
Die Trinkgefäße und der Wein, sollten ein Geschenk für meine Eltern sein. Was soll ich sagen-Ihr lieben Leut, es hat beide sehr erfreut!
Sonnige Grüße Torsten

 Eine Bewertung von Papa Ralf & Sohn
Papa Ralf & Sohn Germany

The card is easy to work with and the cardboard is sturdy enough for such projects. Perhaps small cast figures and horses on a plastic base would be a useful addition to the shop, rather than the cardboard pictures. My 12-year-old son had fun making something like that

 Eine Bewertung von Centurio Zoltan
Centurio Zoltan Hungary

Dear Manuela and Andreas!

Thank you very much for everything and your help. The package arrived here safe and sound and complete. I am very, very satisfied with every product and I really like every item. Since I am constantly expanding my Roman collection, I would like to buy from you in the future if possible Thank you again for everything and see you next time.
Kind regards from Hungary: Zoltan

 Eine Bewertung von Norbert H.
Norbert H. Germany

Here is one of the results of your mosaic stones. The Beyenburg coat of arms, 70 x 70 cm.
Regards
Norbert

"Cardboard Meets Culture" – How Paper Brings History to Life

Cardboard model making with paper theater and dioramas | Der Römer Shop

Crafting Paper Theaters – History on Small Stages

Even in ancient times, public performances were more than just entertainment: they conveyed knowledge and connected people. What once took place in marketplaces is now experiencing a creative renaissance in miniature form – with paper theaters, dioramas, and finger puppets. Big stories unfold in small formats: scenes from Roman daily life, fairy tales, or medieval castle festivals come to life – made of paper, but far from cardboard.

Each craft set is more than a model: it becomes a source of inspiration for dynamic learning. Teachers bring history to life, parents encourage roleplay and imagination – museums use them as educational souvenirs. Building with cardboard builds bridges to the past.

Finger Puppets and Dioramas – Creative Tools with Depth

Sustainable, compact, and full of educational potential – these craft sets are perfect for school projects, workshops, and children’s birthday parties. Assembling them fosters concentration and imagination. And along the way, children learn to understand historical contexts through play.

Whether reenacting a scene from Roman times or staging a small fairy tale theater: these models bring cultural history to eye level. For small hands. With great impact.

Crafting History – with Impact


These crafting sheets offer more than just an activity – they bring history to life.
Whether as a mini-theatre, diorama, or finger puppet play: the models create real “aha” moments for children, parents, teachers, and museum educators.

  • Age-appropriate design: No prior knowledge required
  • Sustainably produced: Made from recycled cardboard and plastic-free
  • Educationally sound: Ideal for history, arts, and language classes
  • High play value: Reusable and fun even after assembly

This is how crafting becomes a true experience – with historical depth!

Bastelspaß mit Papiertheatern in der Schule | Der Römer Shop
Bastelspass mit Papier | Der Römer Shop

History becomes child's play


Finger puppets and paper theaters bring the past into the playroom – completely screen-free.
The crafting sheets promote role play, storytelling joy, and imagination – ideal for children aged 6 and up. A museum to take home? Dioramas can be built, explained, and displayed – with self-made props and short presentations.

A family afternoon with added value emerges when crafting together and performing a small play in the evening. And in the classroom? Instead of frontal teaching, students experience history through play – creative, lively, and sustainable.


Those who craft, understand more – and remember what they’ve learned twice as well.

Your advantages

Forum Traiani trademark
Forum Traiani trademark

Our registered own brand that stands for local and social production

20 years of experience
20 years of experience

Large archäological network and collaboration with schools and museums.

Buying on account
Buying on account

For schools, authorities and private customers (Paypal service)

Sustainable packaging
Sustainable packaging

We recycle our suppliers' cardboard packaging and give every cardboard box a second life.

Questions about antique stationery?

You will find the most important answers in the FAQs. Can't find your answer? No problem: write to us!

Questions about our store?

How fast is the shiping?
Can I also order on account?
Do we support X-Invoices and Route IDs?
Does the Roman Shop also supply to traders and museums?
Returns
Andreas und Manu vom Römer Shop

From Glauberg to Hollywood...

Our boundless passion for antiquity

We believe that history is not only to be found in books or museums, but that it is should be brought to life and experienced across all borders.

By offering Roman replicas and other antique products, we want to bring this bring this fascinating time to life and give people around the world the opportunity to put themselves themselves into it.

Our products help to ensure that history is not just a collection of facts but becomes an eventful and unforgettable adventure.

Produced, assembled, picked, packed and on its way. This is how our products from Glauberg on their journey to your home. Into the classrooms of your children, the shelves of museum stores to the big movie sets in Hollywood...!

With the Römer Shop you can...
Touch, see, smell and experience history.


About us and how it all began
Insta Romanum
Insta Romanum

Experience history visually –
Veni, vidi, click! I came, I saw, I followed.

Roman encyclopaedia
Roman encyclopaedia

Background information, tips and facts about ancient Rome. Ancient knowledge simply explained!

An empire worth exploring
An empire worth exploring

History, craft ideas and Roman knowledge in HD instead of wax tablets. Get the popcorn ready and put on your tunics!

Forum Romanum 2.0
Forum Romanum 2.0

Like, post, follow – just like the Romans in the Senate! Here, history isn't just told – it's shared.