Light Study

Last week, we began our study of light by thinking about what we already know about light and doing research using the books in our classroom libraries.  

Here are some of the thoughts the kindergarten students had about light: 

At nighttime, the sun is lighting up the moon. -Weaver

It can fill a whole room. -Franco

You can use fire to make light when you are in dark woods. -Michelle

The sun brings light in the morning. -Mirabella

Some lights are brighter than others. -Ricky

Electricity makes light and a night light makes light. -Marie

If you have a light in your room and it is day time you could get blinded because it would be so bright. -Daniel

You can turn on and off lights. – Alex

Light comes from the sun. -Hudson

Lightning can be light. -Sammy

I have a projector and it shines light. -Patrick

An alarm clock can be a light. -Franco

In the Studio, the children have been exploring light in many ways. 

In paint, students have been painting the night sky inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night.

In drama, children have been using their bodies, a light, and a screen to explore light. 

We have a new addition in our classroom, the light table! We’ve been using this light table with translucent shapes for building and observing how light travels through materials. 

This week, the kindergarten children have been brainstorming and researching various natural and artificial sources of light. Next week, they will use clay to begin sculpting a light source of their choice.

Enjoy some photos of today’s snowy day fun!