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What makes a shadow? Playing with sun and light.

 Shadows can be mysterious and fun and give young children an opportunity to play with science and maths.

Structure and features

Listen to the story 'The Black Rabbit' and then learn about mathematics and science through an interactive game and other hands-on activities:

 

 

Teacher notes

Learning opportunities:

  • science
  • mathematics
  • literacy
  • art and craft.

Learning outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world

Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners