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Shadow Hand Puppets

Shadow Hand Puppets

2–6 years5–15 minSmall spaceTired-friendly

You'll need

Flashlight or lampBlank wallDark room

#Steps

1Dim the room and turn on flashlight
2Make shadow shapes on wall with hands
3Show bunny, bird, dog shapes
4Let them try making shapes

Why it works

Magical and calming - great for winding down while sparking imagination.

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Use toys for shadow shapes
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Don't shine light directly in eyes.

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