Shadow and Light | CMSMatHome

Shadow and Light CMSM at Home activity from the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota

Today, we’ll observe how light moves around objects and creates shadows. It’s shadow play time!

If the weather serves us and there is some sunshine, we can go outside. Otherwise, we can use a flashlight or lamp. Gather some interesting shadow-makers, such as animal figurines, blocks, colander, thin colored fabric, lace, crocheted objects, or anything else you like. Use your source of light to create shadows.

What shapes do you see? What color are your shadows? What happens when we move the light? Take pictures and show us your shadows!

Further Your Exploration

Place paper on your shadow and trace the outlines. If you are outside, trace the outlines with sidewalk chalk.

Explore different objects and how the light travels through or around them. What shapes does it make? Are there any patterns?

What kind of shadow is created if you use a thin fabric, crocheted item, or a scarf?

Share This Post

More To Explore

News

CMSM and Xcel Energy Foundation Partner to Provide Scholarships to Curiosity Camps

MEDIA CONTACT Kim Kleven, Vice President of Play & Learning 507.420.1866 kim.kleven@cmsouthernmn.org   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 14, 2024 The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota and Xcel Energy Foundation Partner to Provide Scholarships to Curiosity Camps   Mankato, MN – The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) is delighted to announce the availability of scholarships

Read More »
CMSM Blog

What’s new in the Loose Parts Play Hub this May

Here’s what you will find in the Loose Parts Play Hub this month: – Bugs! One of our favorite parts of spring is that we get to observe all the crawling creatures who are coming out of hiding and winter hibernation. May is also the month that we start to prepare our butterfly house for

Read More »

The Museum will be Closing at 2pm on
November 16 for a Private Event