Outdoors
Watch your shadow move
Age range: 1–3 years
- Duration
- 10 min
- Location
- Outside
- Category
- Outdoors
- Type
- Activity
How to try it
On a sunny day, stand with your back to the sun and wave an arm so your toddler can see the shadow wave back. Stomp on it, tiptoe away from it, and let them chase yours.
Materials
No special materials listed.
Safety note
Stay in a flat, open spot away from roads, and use shade, a hat, and sunscreen as the day calls for.
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Why it matters
Seeing a shadow copy every move helps your toddler explore how their body and the sun work together.
Benefit
Early science
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