Shadow Silhouette Match
Trace the outline of a few toys on paper, then find each real toy and line it up on its shadow.
Thinking
2–6 years
10–20 min
Calm
Low mess
At home
What you need
- Paper
- Pen or marker
- 4-6 small toys
Setup
- Trace the outline of each toy onto its own spot on the paper
- Set all the toys nearby in a jumbled pile
- Ask the child to find the matching toy for each outline
Play prompts
- Which outline does this toy belong to?
- How did you know it was that one?
- Can you find them all before the timer?
Ways to change it up
- Use kitchen items instead of toys
- Overlap a couple of outlines for an older child's challenge
Safety notes
- Choose toys without small detachable parts for toddlers
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