What this lesson teaches
This activity helps children learn about light and shadow by creating their own puppets. They'll see how different shapes block light, resulting in fascinating shadow displays.
Can you finish shadow shapes in motion in about 30 min?
You will learn about light and shadow by creating their own puppets.
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This activity helps children learn about light and shadow by creating their own puppets. They'll see how different shapes block light, resulting in fascinating shadow displays.
Engaging with light and shadow through play embodies the principles of embodied cognition. As children manipulate their puppets, they're physically demonstrating the concept, making learning vivid and memorable.
1. Gather a flashlight and some cardboard. 2. Cut out fun shapes from the cardboard, like animals or characters. 3. Darken a room by closing curtains or turning off other lights. 4. Hold the flashlight behind the puppet, facing a wall. 5. Move the puppet closer and farther to see the shadows change. 6. Create a mini-show, telling a story with your puppets and shadows!