We're learning about shadows this week. I made a couple of shadow puppets for the kids to conduct some experiments. They liked playing with them so much that I made a set of winter themed puppets for them.
In our collection
a hat
a mitten
snowflakes
children sledding
a snowman
a cup of hot cocoa
a skate
a cardinal
We started out in a dark room and used a wall to play and experiment with the puppets. I have no idea why Sassyfras is bundled up in her coat, hat, and mittens, but I guess she figured she'd dress the part.
They played with making the shadows bigger, smaller, and disappear altogether by moving their flashlight or the puppet.
I made the shadow puppets by cutting shapes from black construction paper and taping them to lollipop sticks.
Linking to: It's Playtime!, Fun Sparks, Thrifty Thursday, TGIF!, For the Kids Friday, Fun Stuf Friday, Fingerprints on the Fridge, The Sunday Showcaase, Sharing Saturday, Red Ted Art's
20 comments:
What fun! Looks like your kids had a blast with this =)
So fun!! Looks like everyone had a blast! They would probably love to watch something like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpaCahFmruM (I didn't watch this clip in particular but I saw them on America's got talent one time!)
Great fun! My kids love shadow puppets.
That looks like so much fun! We did a shadow puppet post a little while ago and the kids just loved them as well. Thanks linking to science sparks!
This is so-so cool! I can see why they enjoyed it, especially with their own theater.
Absolutely adorable!
My kids never tire of shadow play, although I try to avoid having them play shadows in my son's room. His imagination soars at bedtime!
Such magical play - captivating, popping in from TGIF
Popping in from TGIF - that looks like a lot of fun - love the puppets you are using.
What a great idea!
What a super awesome idea! My kids would love this! Would you please share this with our readers for Fun Stuff Fridays? http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/01/fun-stuff-fridays-5.html
I just love this idea - I want to have a go myself right now... at yours that is... ok... I might make some of my own... one day! I found you via TGIF and joined up - would love you to pop across to my party-crafty site and join up too! http://partycraftsecrets.blogspot.com/
Your blog is lovely. So many neat ideas you've done with your kids. Very nice.
Veronica @ http://watchmeplaynlearn.blogspot.com/2012/01/week-19-day-2-winter-sensory-fun.html
This looks really fun! I'm pinning this...I know my kiddos would enjoy it!
Brittney
www.moms-heart.blogspot.com
What fun!! I love this idea =-) I am pinning and sticking away for a unit I have in mind.Thanks for linking up to TGIF! Have a GREAT weekend,
Beth =-)
What a fun idea!!! My daughter would loooove this... I would love it if you could link this up to Sharing Saturday Linky party :)
http://www.mamamiasheart2heart.com/2012/01/sharing-saturday-am-thrilled-to-be.html
This looks like such a fun way to spend a snowy afternoon!
What a fun lesson! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday. We are definitely going to give this a try at my house.
OK this is one of my fav's that I seen all day!! This is SO great for a rainy or snowy day...a PJ kinda day! I am pinning this!! Thank you so much for sharing at thrifty Thursday, I hope to see you next week!
These are wonderful! Love the "seasonality" of them. Great fun.
Thank you for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!
Maggy
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