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Animal hand shadows
Make animal-like shadows using your hands.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
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A flashlight and a clear wall.
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Let's make it happen
- Adult points the flashlight at a clear wall.
- Hold a hand between the light and wall and notice its shadow.
- Move fingers to invent an animal shape, then take turns giving it a name.
Adult handles the flashlight and keeps it away from eyes; do not look directly at the light.