This free Year 3 Light, Shadows and Reflections topic gives children the chance to explore how light behaves through simple, hands-on investigations. They shine torches, create sundials, use mirrors and make shadow puppets to see how shadows form and change.
The activities meet aspects of the National Curriculum for England in Science, Maths, Design & Technology, Geography and History. They are ideal for home educators and teachers planning practical lessons on light and shadows.
You can find more Year 3 topics like this on the Hands-On Education website, with extra videos and printable activity sheets to support your planning.
- Shining lights and observing shadows
- Making simple sundials
- Exploring reflections with mirrors
- Creating shadow art and puppets
About Hands-On Education
Hands-On Education provides practical, open-ended activities for primary‑aged children, built around the National Curriculum for England. Each lesson includes clear guidance, suggested materials and flexible ideas so it can work for a single child at home or a full class in school. Our approach is “learning by doing”, with plenty of opportunities to explore outside, use simple resources and enjoy reading linked books together.
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