Shadowlands
Turn everyday shadows into a playful adventure - balance on them, hop between them, and stay off the ‘lava!’
Made famous from Bluey - this is one of those beautifully simple games that makes the world around you feel magical again. Next time you’re out and about on a sunny day, invite your little one (or inner child) to notice the shadows on the ground - maybe from trees, buildings, fences, or even your own body.
The challenge? Try only stepping on the shadows! You can balance along shadow lines like a tightrope, jump from one shadow to another like stepping stones, or avoid the sunlit patches like...
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Step 1:
Point out shadows on the ground and step only on them.
Step 2:
Try balancing along shadow lines or jumping from one shadow to another.
Step 3:
Make up playful challenges: “Can you follow this shadow all the way to the tree?” or “Uh oh! The sunlit parts are lava, quick - stay on the shadows!”
Step 4:
Chase moving shadows, like from passing clouds, swinging branches, or people.
Extend
Shadow freeze: Call out “freeze!” when someone’s foot steps in the sunlit area.
Shadow trail: Take photos of interesting shadow patterns you find along the way.
Shadow drawings: When you get home, draw the shadows you remember or saw.
