Shadow Drawing

Use the sun or a lamp to cast shadows of toys or hands, then trace them on paper.

CreativeSTEMEducational
AgeAges 4–10
Duration25 min
DifficultyEasy
CostFree
LocationBoth

Educational Value

Introduces light, shadows, and observation.

Materials Needed

Prep progress

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Set up paper where a shadow falls.

  2. 2

    Place a toy or hand to cast a shadow.

  3. 3

    Trace the shadow with a pencil.

  4. 4

    Color or decorate the outline.

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