Shadow Play on the Wall
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Shadow Play on the Wall

Best Age

Best Age
wk 26–104
Category
Play
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About this play

Using a flashlight or sunlight to cast shadows on the wall turns an ordinary room into a theatre of shapes. This activity sparks imagination, teaches light and dark concepts, and encourages storytelling through movement.

How to do it (Step by step)
  • Dim the lights and shine a flashlight on a blank wall.
  • Make simple hand shadows: a bird, a bunny, or a butterfly.
  • Encourage your toddler to copy the shapes with their own hands.

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