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Sources of Light

Light and Shadows

Day 111of 180
Week 23of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify different sources of light

2

Understand that light comes from various objects

3

Develop curiosity about God's creation of light

📖 Scripture Connection

John 8:12

“Jesus spoke to them, 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)

Explores the concept of light as both a physical and spiritual concept

📦 Materials Needed

  • Flashlight
  • Candle (with adult supervision)
  • Lamp
  • White paper
  • Dark room or space
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse science adventure! Let's explore the wonderful world of light that God created.

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

Today we'll discover different ways light helps us see the world around us!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The sun gives us light during the day
  • Lamps help us see inside our homes
  • Flashlights can help us see in dark places
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes light?
  • Can you name something that gives light?
3Activity: Light Source Scavenger Hunt (6 min)
exploration

Walk around your home and find different light sources

📝 Instructions:
  1. Collect your BibleMouse flashlight
  2. Look for things that make light
  3. Point to each light source you find
  4. Talk about how each light helps us see
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help child point to light sources

Challenge: Draw or write about light sources found

4Closing (3 min)

Let's thank God for giving us light to see His beautiful world!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What light sources did we find?
  • How does light help us?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how shadows are made when light is blocked

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

PK4 children are learning about basic scientific concepts through exploration

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle guidance during exploration
  • Encourage curiosity and questions
  • Make learning fun and interactive
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused for the full activity duration

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to identify and discuss light sources

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional light-related activities
  • Create a light source collage using BibleMouse Printables Library

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