This month we have been reading a story called My Shadow. As we were reading it, it struck me that I had never really pointed out or shown Lily her shadow. So I thought of a great activity to start to notice them more.
This activity, is best done outdoors and you will need the sun. Its also best to do it when the sun is lower. This is because you will get a longer shadow.
So at around 4pm this afternoon, we headed into our back yard where the sun was. I told Lily to bring her chalk with her.
When we got there, I pointed out to Lily that she had a shadow. Its no longer a new concept to her, but she doesn't seem to notice it unless I point it out. Very sweetly, Lily waves to her shadow. I then show her how when we move, the shadow moves to. So we start to move both our arms and legs.
Now its time for the nice little quick activity I thought of. I tell lily to strike a pose, and put her arms into the air and legs wide. We notice that she shadow does it too. I then get a piece of chalk and asking her to keep very still (not easy for a 2 year old) I draw around her shadow. When she moved out of the way, a figure was drawn on the floor. She was very impressed and got me to give it some eyes and a smile.
Do you think your children would enjoy this activity?
My daughter would love to play this game, she loves books and her pavement chalks xXx
ReplyDeleteThis looks like fun! Hopefully we can get enough sun to try this with my daughter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant game
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. My daughter get so excited when following her own shadow.
ReplyDeleteYou have so many great ideas. Looks like fun and great for learning
ReplyDeletefab, you have such great ideas
ReplyDeleteThat's a great way to have fun
ReplyDeleteUsed to do this ourselves !
I remember my niece had this book and she love it too!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea, it made me smile.
ReplyDeleteA great idea, older kids could dress their shadows too
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea, especially if you have some chalk lying around (which we do in our garden!)
ReplyDeleteNever thought of this, looks great fun to do and can be done in the back yard
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea, and suitable for children across quite an age range!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea, ad they can make any pose they want to!
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea for the summer. My daughter would think this is great.
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