Summer is all about sunshine and fun! This week, we’re sharing how you can harness the sun to teach your child about light and shadow with some simple and fun Shadow Art STEAM!
We always recommend drawing (no pun intended) inspiration for your STEAM activity from a great book! This week’s book is called, My Shadow, by Robert Louis Stevenson. It’s a short and playful poem about a child’s fascination with his shadow. It reveals his wonder as he discovers that his shadow is with him wherever he goes!
Now that you’re excited about shadows, it’s time to grab some supplies that you already have hanging around your home and head outside to make Shadow Art! Click HERE to see a list of easy and creative Shadow Art methods, courtesy of KidsActivities.com, including:
- Creating shadow art with favorite toys
- Drawing portrait silhouettes
- Chalk shadow art
- Sculptures and shadows
- …and more!
As always, get as creative as you want, and above all, have lots of fun learning together!
We’ll see you right back here next Saturday for another STEAM Saturday activity! Scroll through the rest of our website to learn how Critchlow Adkins is Building Brighter Futures for the children and families we serve!
