SD-001 · IMAGINE
Free for everyoneGive a shadow a story
Turn a hand shadow into a character, then draw its tiny adventure.
Batteries Not Included · Issue 001
One child’s activity page + one grown-up guide. White background, low-ink artwork. US Letter and A4 versions.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Gather a few things.
This sheet, crayons, a flashlight and a clear wall.
One useful question
“Who could this be? Show me the part you want me to play.”
HOW IT GOES
- A grown-up points the flashlight at a wall. Make a hand shadow.
- Give the shadow a name. Draw it in the first space.
- Decide what it is looking for. Draw or tell the ending.
Make it gentler
Copy a shape or sound; a story can be two characters saying hello.
Add a little stretch
Make one shadow become two characters. Explain what changed.
A good place to stop
Your character finds a place to rest. Say goodnight.