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Shadow Matching

Winter is a great time to explore shadow play.

Bringing some cozy fun indoors when the days are shorter and the sun is lower.

Are you looking for fun winter activities for preschoolers? This shadow matching activity is a great way to help pre-k and kindergarten age students work on visual discrimination with a fun winter printable activity!

One of the best ways to introduce young learners to shadows is through a winter-themed shadow matching game.

Heres how to set up this easy and engaging activity.

Plus, a few other shadow activities for kids to keep the fun going.

Winter is a great time to explore shadow play. Bringing some cozy fun indoors when the days are shorter and the sun is lower. Shadow activities help kids understand how light interacts with objects and teaches them about shapes, angles, and perspective. One of the best ways to introduce young learners to shadows is through a winter-themed shadow matching game. Here’s how to set up this easy and engaging activity. Plus, a few other shadow activities for kids to keep the fun going.

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Its easy to set up, requires minimal materials, and is perfect for classrooms and homes.

Start by printing or drawing pictures of winter items and creating corresponding shadow cutouts.

In the Classroom: Set up a shadow matching station with laminated pictures and shadow cards. Let kids take turns at the learning center or in small groups. Students draw their own winter images to add to the game for fun. At Home: Set up a “shadow corner” with a flashlight and a few winter-themed toys or cutouts. Encourage kids to experiment by moving objects around to see how their shadows change size and shape. You can also play the game together, making it fun to wind down on a winter evening.

Youll be surprised how quickly theyll become little experts at spotting even the smallest details!

These imposters might be a close match but are not exact.

This requires kids to pay closer attention.

Check out these engaging shadow matching activities perfect for preschoolers to enhance their visual discrimination skills during winter!

You could also add a flashlight so kids can create their own shadows from each image!

They can easily spark curiosity and observation skills.

shadow matching printable

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