How to Make a Hand Shadow Classic Bird

Instructions

1. Face the light: Hold both palms toward the light with your fingers straight and together.
2. Cross the wrists: Bring your hands together and cross them at the wrists so the grouped fingers point in opposite directions.
3. Form the head: Cross and fold the thumbs at the center, raising one slightly to make the small head shape.
4. Fly: Lift and lower both wrists together while keeping each set of four fingers grouped.

Common problems and fixes

• Keep each set of four fingers together so the wings stay broad rather than feathery.
• Hold both palms at the same angle if one wing looks larger than the other.
• Make the thumb movement small; a large center shape can hide the bird's head.

More ways to learn

• Watch Podo Town English demonstrate the complete hand position.
• Try the Light, Shadows & Story classroom lesson for a figure card, observations, and a story planner.

The step-by-step illustrations in this guide were created with AI.