Miriam discovers shadows

Teacher Liz March 2020

Today while playing outside we noticed that we had shadows!
I was able to talk to the children about the sun and our shapes blocking the light.
Miriam knew how to make shadow animals! So we had a great time guessing which
animals we could make! Lets play again another sunny day!
Issa, tried to touch his shadow!
Through exploration play we discovered how shadows appear! Children gain famili-
arity with scientific concepts through interesting and capturing play.
I would love to extend this
play with light and shadows, I
will keep an eye out for an old
OHP projector and some col-
oured blocks, cellophane and
shadow puppet ideas. So we
can continue to explore light
and its properties.
Miriam, this experience fits in
perfectly with our individual
learning goal of Confidence
using communication for a
range of purposes to com-
municate in English and
share others ideas in play.
Miriam you shared your idea
of shadow puppets and this
drew in many children and
you were able to
communicate your theories
effectively. Thanks for sharing
Miriam you brought fun into
our learning!