Shadow play

A versatile educational board that encourages observation, comparison, and making connections between characters, objects, and shadows.

Through manipulation, children develop their sense of observation and logic by matching each item to its corresponding silhouette. They are led to explore, test, and reflect to find the correct associations.

This approach also enriches vocabulary and creates connections between characters, objects, and their meanings.

How to use in the classroom or at home
Children observe the characters and objects, then search for the corresponding shadow.

They manipulate the pieces, move them, and test different hypotheses.

Depending on their level, they can also associate a character with a corresponding object, and then with its shadow.

Vocabulary cards and acrylic letters allow for naming and writing words.

The activity can be offered as a guided or independent task.

Educational objectives
Develop observation and visual discrimination
Recognize and compare shapes and silhouettes
Stimulate logic and reasoning
Establish connections between characters, objects, and concepts
Enrich vocabulary
Encourage verbalization and explanation of choices

Activity ideas
Match a character to its shadow
Match an object to its shadow
Connect a character to its corresponding object
Name and describe the elements
Write words using acrylic letters
Freely explore and manipulate the pieces

Theme included
Black History Month

A theme that highlights significant historical figures through an educational approach that is respectful and suitable for children.

Characters and associations
Martin Luther King Jr. → microphone
Ruby Bridges → school
Lewis Latimer → light bulb
Garrett Morgan → traffic light
Katherine Johnson → rocket
Jesse Owens → Olympic Games
Jackie Robinson → baseball bat
Mae Jemison → astronaut

Content
1 wooden Shadow Game board
8 colorful acrylic characters
8 colorful acrylic objects
16 transparent acrylic shadows
16 laminated vocabulary cards (characters and objects)
Acrylic letters for writing words and names

All materials are removable, easy to handle, store, and clean.

Scalability
The Shadow Game board is designed to evolve.

Other themes will be available and can be purchased separately in the accessories section to refresh activities without changing the board.

Usage
Can be used in an independent workshop, small group, guided activity, or at home.

Features
Compatible with IKEA TROFAST bins
Materials: wood and acrylic
Recommended age: 4 to 7 years