Shadows and Light
Understand that God created light
Recognize that light helps us see
Appreciate God's creative power
“God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light.”
— Genesis 1:3 (WEB)Direct reference to God creating light on the first day of creation
Recap yesterday's shadow exploration and introduce today's lesson about God's creation of light
Explain how God made light and why light is important
Use a flashlight to demonstrate how light works and creates shadows
Simpler: Just shine light and make simple shadows
Challenge: Create more complex shadow shapes
Review key points about light and God's creation
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about rocks God created
Creation demonstrates God's power and creativity
Maintaining focus for full 15 minutes
Child's excitement about God's creation