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Light Makes Shadows

Shadows and Light

Day 136of 180
Week 28of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that shadows form when light is blocked

2

Create shadows using hands and objects

3

Appreciate God's wonderful creation of light

📖 Scripture Connection

John 8:12

“Jesus spoke to them again, saying, 'I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.'”

— John 8:12 (WEB)

Just as light reveals shadows, Jesus reveals God's love and truth

📦 Materials Needed

  • Flashlight
  • White wall or white sheet
  • Various small objects
  • Hands
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore how light creates shadows!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about day and night yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Light is amazing! When light hits an object, it can't pass through, so it makes a shadow.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Light comes from sources like the sun and flashlights
  • When light hits something solid, it makes a shadow
  • Shadows can be different shapes and sizes
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you see your shadow?
  • What makes a shadow?
3Activity: Shadow Exploration (6 min)
hands-on

Create shadows using hands and objects with a flashlight

📝 Instructions:
  1. Turn off lights in a room
  2. Use flashlight to shine on a white wall
  3. Hold objects between light and wall
  4. Watch shadows appear and change
  5. Try making different hand shapes
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child make shadows

Challenge: Try creating complex shadow shapes

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about shadows and light

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes a shadow?
  • Can you show me a shadow?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll look for shadows outside!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Shadows are a great way to introduce light concepts to young learners

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and make it fun
  • Encourage exploration
  • Use simple, clear language
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might get frustrated if shadows don't work perfectly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about creating and observing shadows

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library shadow tracing worksheets
  • Sing a light-themed song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

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