Shadow Tracing

Kids
Written By Megan Ernst

The sun has returned! Yay! This activity is a fun way to explore shapes and shadows. Using the sun to create a shadow, place chosen objects on paper and use a pencil to trace around the shadow. Afterwards you can color, paint, or decorate your drawing. We'd love to see your creations!

shadow 1.jpg

Materials Needed:

  • The Sun!

  • White paper

  • Pencil

  • Various plastic animals 

Directions: Using the sun to create a shadow, place the animal(s) on the paper and use your pencil to trace around the shadow! Afterwards you can color, paint, or decorate your animal drawing!

*This can be modified to different ages of kids by using less complex items to trace around. Try using blocks, duplos, favorite action figures, dinosaurs, cars, diggers etc. 

Megan Ernst

I’m a website, marketing, and social media consultant that specializes in working with non-profits. I live and work in northern Michigan.

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