Shadow Play

Shadow play is a great activity that can be adapted to suit the environment or your child's interests!

Most of us will remember as children, being fascinated by how shadows move and change shape. Try these fun ideas on a rainy day, at bedtime, or when you're enjoying summer nights outdoors!

What you'll need: 

• A light source. Flashlights work well.
• A plain wall or background (hanging a sheet is always good)
• Various objects to enhance the play

How to play

Shadow play is a great activity that does not need any rules. Creativity is the key here, so if your child runs out of ideas, try some of these:

What am I?

Act out different animals or people doing things and guess what it is.

Story-Telling

Make puppets and props then act out a favorite story. Our preschoolers enjoy "The 3 Little Pigs"!

Guess the Object

Find some interesting shaped objects and guess what they are. 

Hand Play

Try and create different shapes with your hands. Try this link for some fun ideas.

Tracing Shadows

Especially fun when outside on a sunny day. Just use chalk on concrete or a stick in the dirt to trace the fun shadows you can make with your body.