Light, Shadow, & Reflection Exploration

Introduce children to the fascinating world of light, shadows, and reflections with this ready-to-use exploration curriculum. Through playful investigations, children experiment with light sources, observe how shadows change, and discover reflections in everyday materials.
 
Inside this guide, you’ll find:
A suggested 4-week exploration plan
Hands-on activities using light tables, mirrors, and shadow play
Invitations that support scientific thinking, curiosity, and observation
Opportunities to explore cause-and-effect, shapes, movement, and reflection
Recommended materials, vocabulary, books, and songs
Extension ideas to deepen experimentation with light and shadow
 
Perfect for preschool classrooms, daycare programs, and home learning, this guide introduces early science concepts through playful discovery.