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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

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Chalk
  • Colored Pencils
  • Construction Paper

Steps

  • Use our creative moment ideas as a spark—then let your imagination take it from there.

    Follow your curiosity. See where it leads.
    No step-by-step instructions needed - just your own way of thinking, making, and exploring.

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

Explore More:

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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