One of the simplest ways to begin a nature journaling habit with children is to notice something that changes right before our eyes: the movement of light. Shadow tracing turns that moment of noticing into art, science, and mindfulness all in one. What Is Shadow Tracing? Shadow tracing is the practice of using the sun’s light to capture outlines of objects. When we place an object…like a leaf, a stick, a flower, or even our own hand…on paper and trace its shadow, we’re recording the way the sun interacts with the world in that moment. It’s part observation, part experiment, and completely magical for kids. The Magic of Watching Shadows…