Struggling to keep your kids entertained during school holidays while working from home? Especially without the budget for a nanny?
Try this simple, engaging shadow drawing activity that's perfect for the whole family. It's fun, requires almost no cost, and uses everyday items like paper, a pen, and small figurines.
- 1 sheet of paper
- Small figurines (like animals, Pokémon, or toys)
- 1 pen, marker, or brush
1. Lay the sheet of paper flat in a sunny spot.
2. Position a figurine in front of the paper to cast a shadow (giraffe, elephant, Pokémon, etc.).
3. Hand the pen to your child.
4. Have them trace or draw the figurine by following its shadow on the paper.
Voilà! Your kids will stay occupied for hours with this creative, mess-free craft. It's quick, effective, and endlessly replayable.
Switch up figurines for variety, or use watercolors for colorful results. No sunny spot? It works on a table near a window too.
