Printable Quest Guide
Family Lampshade Shadow Safari
Turn a lamp, a clear wall, and a few familiar objects into a gentle shadow-spotting safari with stories instead of scores.
- Time
- 30 Minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Best for
- Family
- Location
- At Home
Your Mission
Use Family Lampshade Shadow Safari to create a specific, welcoming free-time adventure with a clear beginning, useful finish, and room for every participant to contribute.
What You'll Need
- Table lamp with a stable base
- Blank wall or light-colored sheet
- Three to six household objects
- Paper and pencil
How to Do the Quest
- 1
Set the lamp on a stable table with its cord tucked away, then choose a wall where nobody needs to climb or balance.
- 2
Place one object between the lamp and wall and move it slowly until its outline becomes easy to see.
- 3
Give the shadow a creature, vehicle, or place name before the next person chooses a different object.
- 4
Sketch four favorite silhouettes and write one sentence about what each shadow is doing on its imaginary safari.
- 5
End by arranging two objects together and voting for the most surprising new outline without touching the hot bulb.
Quest Challenge
Can the group invent five different shadow characters without using any screens?
Pro Tip
A plain wall works better than a busy background, and moving the object closer to the lamp makes the shadow larger.
Safety First
Use a cool LED lamp when possible, keep fabric and paper away from hot bulbs, and have an adult handle cords, switches, and any flashlight near young children.
Quest Complete
What would you repeat, change, or remember from Family Lampshade Shadow Safari?