Great Reads!
Moonbear's Shadow By Frank Asch. (1999) 32p. Turtleback Books, (9780833524522) Gr. K-2
Moonbear discovers his shadow. He is perplexed by it and tries his hardest to get rid of it, in the process he learns quite a lot about shadows. A great introduction to exploring shadows.
Moonbear discovers his shadow. He is perplexed by it and tries his hardest to get rid of it, in the process he learns quite a lot about shadows. A great introduction to exploring shadows.
I Have a Friend By Keiko Narashi. (1987). 32p. M.K. McEldery Books, (9780689504322) Gr. K-2
In this story a young boy explores his "friend" that follows him everywhere except when the sun is not out.
In this story a young boy explores his "friend" that follows him everywhere except when the sun is not out.
Lights Out! By Angela Medearis. Illus by Nicole Tadgell. (2004). 32p. Scholastic, (9781424202218). Gr. K-2
In this story a young girl creates shadow puppets on her wall after lights out.
In this story a young girl creates shadow puppets on her wall after lights out.
Sites for Kids!
Sid the Science kid Sid the science kid gives a great explanation of shadows. He gives simple easy to follow direction great for younger students and early readers.
Shadow Video Students can watch young children just like them exploring shadows and how to manipulate them
Try this!
Have students go outside and trace their own shadows. Instead of spending time in a classroom students can explore their own shadows outdoors!
Have students go outside and trace their own shadows. Instead of spending time in a classroom students can explore their own shadows outdoors!
Teacher Resources: Instruction
VDOE Shadows Lesson The VA Dept of Edu gives a lesson on shadows and how they are created.
Shadow Lesson This lesson is an excellent demonstration of the properties of shadows. It also explores cyclical patterns which are covered in K.9
Exploring Shadows This site provides some fun ways to introduce your students to shadows.
Shadows Everyday On this page educators can learn many ways to explore shadows and demonstrate where they appear in everyday life.