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Animal hand shadows

Make animal-like shadows using your hands.

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What you need

A flashlight and a clear wall.

Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.

Let's make it happen

  1. Adult points the flashlight at a clear wall.
  2. Hold a hand between the light and wall and notice its shadow.
  3. 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.

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