Activity Set: Sun and Shadows.
I choose this topic as this a topic I normally teach in the infant class.
First we always start by identifying sources of light and differentiating between natuarl/man-made light (through a cut and stick activity). We also explore the difference between day and night through stories, songs and pictures. Then we just to discuss and become aware of our shadows and how shadows are made, to do this we go outside and see all the different shapes we can make with our shadows, trace our shadows with a partner, play chase our shadow with our partner, take out a selection of figurines and trace their shadow and then we finish off by working in groups to create a shadow show using puppets they have created to retell a selection of known fairy tales.
After engaging with this module I know have a lot of new ideas for when teaching day and night and shadows. I love the idea of using a large globe and sticking on two figurines to demonstrate the difference between day and night. I will also be very excited to use the story bear shadow when introducing the concept of shadows. Also the idea of using the term UV light when teaching sun safety is fantastic, I will defiently use these ideas in my future teaching.