Are you looking for fun projects to do, but are short on supplies? The riposte is simple: Shadows!
Shadow Tag
Flashlights
Turn an ordinary walk to the mailbox into a inviting game of shadow tag. It's played much the same way as quarterly tag, except that instead of tagging a person, you tag the person's shadow.
Silhouettes
Use the blend of light and shadow to originate frameable works of art. Use tacks or tape to hang a sheet of white construction paper or poster board to the wall. Sit or stand next to the paper so that the shadow of your profile shows up when a light (flashlights work well) is shined on you. While you sit very still, have someone trace the figure of your shadow on the paper with a pencil. Once the tracing is complete, cut the silhouette out with a pair of scissors and mount it on a sheet of black paper. Make any silhouettes of your family members and display them together.
Shadow Puppets
Who doesn't love shadow puppets? This is the exquisite almost- no-materials-required action for guaranteed fun. Plainly direct light onto a wall (again, flashlights work great) and make shadows with your hands. Try some easy favorites such as a barking dog and a turkey with a droopy, dangly neck. Then form shadow puppets you've never seen before just by inviting and bending your fingers and hands in distinct positions.
Shadow Town
Imagination is a phenomenal thing--especially when there is lots of sunshine around! Make your own shadow town by arranging small boxes, cans, and other small items into a level line in direct sunlight. Try doing this action on a concrete driveway or on a large piece of paper or cardboard. Once the objects are lined up and casting a shadow, trace the figure of the shadow with sidewalk chalk to form your city's "skyline." When the skyline is finished, ask your friends to bring their toy cars over to play in your shadow town.
Shadow Fun