This simple shadow activity is very similar to my DIY sundial, but is more about observing the size, position and shape of the shadow than following the time. We see shadows when light is blocked by an object. In this activity the small octopus toy blocks the light which creates a shadow in the shape…
Shadow puppets are a super easy science activity with endless creative opportunities. My 3 year old loves his Gruffalo’s Child Shadow puppet and my older children like to draw around toys outside on a sunny day. Setting up a homemade sundial is another fun shadow activity and a great extended investigation. Colourful Shadow Puppets You’ll…
We’ve done this light refraction experiment many times before, but this time it’s Alice in Wonderland themed. A reversing arrows science investigation is very easy and can be made as simple or creative as you wish. If you don’t want to theme it like I have below, just draw arrows on a small piece of…
Before we had clocks and watches, people used sundials to mark the passing of time. A sundial measures time by the sun’s position and usually has markings for each hour of sunlight. Sundials have something in the centre that casts a shadow over the markings showing the time. There are lots of ways to make…
This light refraction experiment might be one of the most simple to set up science experiments we’ve ever tried. It is a bit tricky to explain, but impressive even if you can’t quite get your head around it! If you like this activity don’t forget to check out out our other easy science experiments for…
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