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At the Building Site / Toy Shadow Tracing

Toy Shadow Tracing

Children trace the shadows of toys onto paper outdoors and watch how the shadows change, linking art with simple science.

How to run it

  1. Place toys on paper in a sunny spot.
  2. Children trace the shadow outline with a pencil.
  3. Colour in or decorate the tracing.
  4. Return later and trace again to see the change.
  5. Talk about why shadows move and change length.

You will need

  • small toys
  • paper
  • pencils
  • markers
Make it easier or harderYounger children can trace one shadow; older children can record changes hourly and measure length.
SafetyFollow sun safety: hats, sunscreen and shade breaks.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4Children observe and investigate light and shadow in their environment.

Fits these theme days

At the Building SiteScience WeekWeather WatchersScience and SpaceOutdoor Explorers

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