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Make Shadow Art

IDEA PROMPT:
Explore the magic of shadows! Find a sunny or bright spot, arrange toys and other items to cast interesting shadows, and use chalk or colored pencils to trace around them, adding colorful details.

Ages: 4 and up, Under 4, 8 and up, 6 and up

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TALK ABOUT IT -  Conversation Starters:

  • What is a shadow?
  • What can we learn about shadows by following our own?
  • When you bend and stretch what happens to your shadow?

LOOK FOR IT - Observations:

  • Look to see if you can catch your shadow or escape it. When you run does your shadow catch you?
  • As you create Shadow Art with small toys, how can you make them appear larger or smaller?
  • How could your shadow art interact with your fingers as shadow puppets?

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