Light, Shadow, & Reflection

Invite toddlers into a fascinating exploration of light and movement with this ready-to-use Light, Shadow, & Reflection curriculum guide. This unit encourages children to observe how light changes, how shadows move, and how reflections appear through playful, sensory-rich experiences.

Inside this guide, you’ll find:

• A suggested 4-week exploration plan

• Simple, open-ended activities using flashlights, mirrors, light tables, and translucent materials

• Invitations that support visual tracking, spatial awareness, and motor coordination

• Opportunities for children to explore light, shadows, reflections, and cause-and-effect

• Recommended materials, vocabulary, books, and songs

• Extension ideas to deepen and repeat sensory learning experiences

Perfect for toddler classrooms, daycare programs, and home learning, this guide makes it easy to introduce captivating exploration of light and shadow through play.