Shadow lessons

A fun poem to help children understand and observe how shadows behave by acting out different parts of the rhyme, ideal for a sunny summer’s day.

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This cloze activity asks students to fill in the missing words about light using the word bank.

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This Shifting Shadows Worksheet is suitable for 3rd - 4th Grade. In this shifting shadows worksheet, students shine a flashlight on a paper cup and select which picture shows where the shadow fell.

Shadows are formed when light is blocked by an object. On sunny days, shadows of ourselves, trees, houses, and many more are visible. The light from the sun helps create these darker areas. Explore this fact through these ten enlightening shadow activities that are exciting and interesting for young children.

Where'd that shadow come from? Next time a scary shadow crosses your path, you'll know just what to look for.

Here's a simple fact sheet on light and shadows. Includes a helpful glossary.

Fun Activities to do with your kids at home - Shadow Games