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.