Exploring Light, Shadow, & Reflection

Introduce children to the wonder of light, shadow, and reflection with this ready-to-use exploration curriculum. This resource encourages children to investigate how light shines, moves, bends, and interacts with objects and surfaces through hands-on play and observation.

Inside this guide, you’ll find:

• A suggested 4-week exploration plan

• Hands-on activities using flashlights, mirrors, shadows, and light materials

• Invitations that support scientific thinking, observation, and creative exploration

• Opportunities for children to explore light sources, shadows, reflections, and transparency

• Recommended books, vocabulary, and journal prompts

• Ideas for extending the investigation across classroom centers

Perfect for kindergarten classrooms, homeschool environments, and home learning, this guide helps children explore light and shadow through playful discovery and inquiry.