It's always fun to take coloring and move it outside!
What is our theme? Shadow Art
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
To learn about shadows and light.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
APL3: The child will be able to maintain focus and attention, and persist in efforts to complete a task.
APL4: The child will demonstrate creativity in thinking and use of materials.
PreK-ESS1-2 (MA). Observe and use evidence to describe that the sun is in different places in the sky during the day.
PreK-PS4-2 (MA). Connect daily experience and investigations to demonstrate the relationships between the size and shape of shadows, the objects creating the shadow, and the light source.
Learning Outcomes:
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
https://youtu.be/lOIGOT88Aqc - Short video about shadows
https://youtu.be/PvPbFe46D1s - "Light: Shadows, Mirrors, and Reflections" by Natalie Rosinsky
Materials:
sunshine
White paper
Small object that can stand up
Pencil
Coloring tools
Activity (Procedure):
Lay a piece of paper on a flat surface outside.
Position your small object on the paper so you can see the shadow of the object reflecting onto the paper.
Trace the shadow of the object.
Activity Wrap Up:
Decorate your shadow drawings and display for all to see!
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
This can also be done with chalk on the pavement. Have your child stand so that their shadow is visible on the pavement and trace them. They can then decorate themselves or trace you as well.
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
Make sure this is done when the sun is just right so you have a good shadow to trace.
What is our theme? Shadow Art
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
To learn about shadows and light.
- scaffold developing skills (help children complete challenging tasks, then gradually step back to let them manage independently).
MA Guidelines/Standards:
APL3: The child will be able to maintain focus and attention, and persist in efforts to complete a task.
APL4: The child will demonstrate creativity in thinking and use of materials.
PreK-ESS1-2 (MA). Observe and use evidence to describe that the sun is in different places in the sky during the day.
PreK-PS4-2 (MA). Connect daily experience and investigations to demonstrate the relationships between the size and shape of shadows, the objects creating the shadow, and the light source.
Learning Outcomes:
- Gradually lengthen the time children are expected to remain engaged and guide them toward deeper levels of engagement.
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
https://youtu.be/lOIGOT88Aqc - Short video about shadows
https://youtu.be/PvPbFe46D1s - "Light: Shadows, Mirrors, and Reflections" by Natalie Rosinsky
Materials:
sunshine
White paper
Small object that can stand up
Pencil
Coloring tools
Activity (Procedure):
Lay a piece of paper on a flat surface outside.
Position your small object on the paper so you can see the shadow of the object reflecting onto the paper.
Trace the shadow of the object.
Activity Wrap Up:
Decorate your shadow drawings and display for all to see!
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
- help children connect their plans with implementation (e.g., “You planned to ___, how did it work out?”).
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
This can also be done with chalk on the pavement. Have your child stand so that their shadow is visible on the pavement and trace them. They can then decorate themselves or trace you as well.
- using body movement, demonstrate recognition of how to make their shadow bigger or smaller.
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
Make sure this is done when the sun is just right so you have a good shadow to trace.
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