What Can Your Flashlight Find? — A Low-Prep Imagination Worksheet

Do you have a flashlight and a curious mind? This worksheet invites kids to explore, imagine, and create — all with a simple flashlight. It’s perfect for a rainy day, reading nook, bedtime story, or anytime you want to spark creativity without lots of prep.

What’s Inside

• A large illustration of a child shining a flashlight

• Space for kids to imagine and draw what the flashlight might reveal

• Space for writing or labeling what is seen or imagined

Why This Is Useful

• Boosts creativity & imagination — kids get to make up what the flashlight uncovers

• Develops observational skills — noticing light, shadow, what’s hidden vs visible

• Supports language growth — describing their imagining, using rich vocabulary

• Flexible & low prep — minimal setup, easily used at home, in class, or on the go

How to Use It (Tips & Steps)

1. Dim the lights so the flashlight’s beam feels more dramatic (if possible).

2. Give the child the worksheet and a flashlight.

3. Ask them to imagine where the flashlight is shining (“What do you think is shining in the beam?”).

4. Encourage drawing: what shapes, objects, or creatures appear.

5. If age appropriate, prompt writing: label what they see or write a short story.

6. Expand the activity by changing settings: flashlight in nature, indoors, outdoors, through different objects casting shadows.

7. Share and discuss: have kids show what they drew and tell a little about it.

This simple “What can your flashlight find?” worksheet is more than just a colouring page—it’s a doorway to imagination. Kids will love imagining new worlds, shadows, friends, or creatures revealed by the light. Grab your flashlight, let creativity shine, and see what magic appears!