About This Project

A 10–120 minutes craft for ages 3–12, using supplies you likely already have — Tape, Balls, and Pencils.

GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.

Ad-free and kid-safe library — designed by a mom who wants kids to explore and create independently.

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    Find Supplies

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    Create a free GlueStick account to track supplies and see if you have what you need at a glance. Leave your kids tips about where supplies are stored in your household so they can set up and clean up their creative spaces independently.
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    A cartoon of Balls
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    A cartoon of Pencils
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    Make Sunshine Sketch Adventure

    Your creative buddy says:
    "I can't wait to make a project with you!"

    Step 1: Get Ready!

    Find a sunny window and tape your paper where the sunlight hits. This is your shadow-catching station! Pick a few small toys, blocks, or balls that would make interesting shadows.

    Step 2: Trace your first shadow

    Place your toy on the paper where the sun can cast its shadow. Look at how the shadow appears - isn't it amazing how light travels in straight lines to create this shape? Use your pencil to trace around the shadow carefully.

    Step 3: Become a shadow scientist!

    Trace the same toy's shadow in the morning, noon, and afternoon. Notice how the shadow moves and changes size. Mark the time on each tracing. Can you guess where the shadow will be next?
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Tidy up our space

    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Tape
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Balls
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Pencils
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paper
      Where they belong:

    Update what we have left

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    Save

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Great job!"

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