Shadow Play

LIGHT CREATES CONTRAST

Concept: Light and shadow help us see shape and truth. Even shadows teach us how light works.

Materials:

• Flashlight or desk lamp

• Toys, hands, or paper cutouts

• White wall or large paper

Instructions:

1. In a dim room, shine the flashlight toward the wall.

2. Hold a toy or your hand in front of the light to cast a shadow.

3. Move closer or farther away — watch how the shadow grows or shrinks.

4. Talk about how sometimes “big shadows” in life can feel scary but mean light is near.

5. Teach: “The shadow isn’t bad — it just means something is standing in the light’s way. When we move closer to God, His light touches more of us.”

Optional: Trace the shadows on paper, label them (truth, fear, love, sadness), and talk about how light transforms each.

Reflection Prompts:

• What do shadows teach us about light?