An inevitable part of us that follows us around whatever day it may be, wherever we may be, and whichever phase of life we may be in is our very own shadow.
It can grow long. It can become short and tiny. It can even make different shapes.
Just hold out a flashlight and try out various shapes that your hand/hands can make.
Can u make a bird?
Can u make a barking dog?
Can you make a hungry dog now?
How about a deer?
Shadows are also used for performing arts like in plays and dance performances.
Creative activity for children: Shadow Art
Tape white paper onto the wall. Children work with partners. One child "poses" while the partner traces his shadow. You can shine the flashlight to create a shadow print. Trace their outline shadows. You can also let them sit in a chair and trace the outline of their heads/hands.
Allow them to experiment with what their shadow can do before you do the drawing activity.
If time and interest allow, the children like to color in the outline of their shadow, draw facial features, clothes, etc. Be sure to have each child write his name by his picture.
Now, glue them onto Popsicle sticks to make shadow puppets. The shadow puppets can be now showed up on the wall and the kids can make up shadow shows (like puppet shows) and have fun making them bigger and smaller.
Remember to have someone trace your shadow too!
Did u have fun with shadows?
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