Discover how sunlight and shadows create amazing art opportunities right outside your door! This fascinating STEM activity teaches kids about light, shadows, and the Earth's rotation while they trace and sketch their favorite toys and treasures. Watch as shadows change throughout the day, creating new artistic possibilities every hour. Perfect for curious minds who love both science and creativity.
A 10–120 minutes craft for ages 3–12, using supplies you likely already have — Tape, Balls, and Pencils.
GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.
Ad-free and kid-safe library — designed by a mom who wants kids to explore and create independently.
Create a free GlueStick account to track supplies and see if you have what you need at a glance. Leave your kids tips about where supplies are stored in your household so they can set up and clean up their creative spaces independently.
Find a sunny window and tape your paper where the sunlight hits. This is your shadow-catching station! Pick a few small toys, blocks, or balls that would make interesting shadows.
"Let's stick together and make this one!"
Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.
Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!
Did we run out of anything while making this project? Update our supply cupboard so that we know exactly what we have for next time.
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"Great job!"
Your first project is free. Create your free GlueStick account to keep making — and discover projects you can do with the supplies you already have.
Snap a photo of your recycling bin, junk drawer, or fridge and GlueStick finds projects you can make right now with the supplies you already have — no store trip, no expensive kits, just more creative afternoons together.
