Tree Shadow Play
Find a sunny spot under a large tree and observe the dancing shadows cast by leaves and branches, stimulating visual perception and introducing basic light/dark concepts.
- Takes
- 30 min
- Your setup
- 10 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 0–1
- Mess
- No mess
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- Outdoors
How to do it
- 1Go for a walk on a sunny day and find an area where the sun filters through tree leaves, creating intricate shadows.
- 2Lay the infant on a blanket or position them comfortably in a stroller where they can look up.
- 3Point out the shadows and the movement of the leaves, using quiet, descriptive language.
- 4Enjoy the peaceful, stimulating environment.
What they're practising
- Visual Perception
- Focus and Observation
- Calm Nature Exposure
- Cognitive (light and movement)