K1L18 Shadow Friends
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Grade: K1
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize that light creates shadows
- Identify basic shapes in shadows
- Develop hand-eye coordination through shadow play
Materials Needed:
- Flashlight (1 for teacher, 2-3 for group activities)
- White projection screen or blank wall
- Simple hand shadow picture guides
- Collection of transparent and opaque objects:
• Transparent: clear plastic cups, cellophane
• Opaque: wooden blocks, cardboard shapes
- Shadow cards:
• Fish head card
• Fish tail card
- Base for holding shadow cards
- Safety note: All materials should be child-safe, no sharp edges
K1L20 Lesson Plan - Shadow Friends.pdf
Lesson Procedure
3 mins - Welcome Time
• Lead "Hello Song"
• Dim room lights slightly
• Demonstrate flashlight beam on wall
• Point to light beam and shadow areas
5 mins - Discovery Chat
• Show hand blocking light beam
• Create simple shadow shapes
• Model key words with actions
• Invite children to wave at their shadows
5 mins - Hands-On Challenge 1: Shadow Hand Play
• Arrange children in semi-circle facing wall
• Demonstrate simple hand shadow (rabbit)
• Show step-by-step hand positions
• Invite children to copy movements
• Create bird shadow next
• Lead children in making shadows move
15 mins - Hands-On Challenge 2: Object Exploration
Part 1 (7 mins):
• Display various transparent and opaque objects
• Hold up each object one at a time
• Create shadow with each object
• Invite children to predict if light will pass through
• Show answers and put items in labelled baskets: transparent or opaque
Part 2 (8 mins):
• Divide children into 4 groups
• Guide children to test objects in light beam
• Pass objects around for children to explore
• Ask children to notice differences between shadows
15 mins - Hands-On Challenge 3: Fish Shadow Story
Part 1 (7 mins):
• Display complete fish shadow
• Separate cards to show individual parts
• Demonstrate combining parts
• Show how two lights create one fish
Part 2 (8 mins):
• Give each child chance to handle cards
• Help position lights correctly
• Support children in aligning cards
• Create simple story about swimming fish
2 mins - Wrap-Up
• Lead "Goodbye Shadow" song
• Turn lights back on gradually
Safety Notes:
- Ensure room is not too dark
- Check all electrical equipment
- Keep pathways clear
- Maintain adult supervision
Reference
For better understanding of forest animal homes and to enrich your teaching preparation, please watch these reference videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c21xZqGtjXI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeqHVvg1Qig
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwzshqLCRPI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-3KQvceLGA&t=68s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuUJCNzfoBw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOIGOT88Aqc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fy7eoMef3e8
Important:
• These videos are for teacher reference only and should not be shown directly to students
• Instead, extract key concepts and adapt them to K1 level using:
- Simple vocabulary
- Clear, brief explanations
- Age-appropriate examples
• Use the provided lesson PowerPoint images to support your teaching
• Focus on interactive demonstration and hands-on activities rather than passive viewing
• Keep explanations concrete and relatable to young learners' experiences
Shadow Friends PowerPoint Content
Slide 1: Title
Title (font size 60): "Shadow Friends!"
Visuals:
• Animated light beam creating playful shadow
Teacher Talk: "Hello friends! Today we'll play with light and shadows!"
Slide 2: Meet Ray the Light Beam
Title (font size 48): "Meet Ray!"
Visuals:
• Friendly light beam character
• Simple shadow effect
Text:
• "This is Ray the Light Beam!"
• "Ray makes shadows!"
• "Can you say 'Shadow'?"
Slide 3: Shadows Around Us
Title (font size 48): "Where are Shadows?"
Content text (font size 36): "Shadows are everywhere!"
Visuals: Simple photos of:
• Tree shadows
• Building shadows
• Children's shadows
Text:
• "Look! Shadows are all around!"
• "Can you see your shadow?"
• "Point to the shadows you see!"
Slide 4: Magic Words
Title (font size 48): "Shadow Words"
Content text (font size 36):
• "LIGHT! ☀"
• "SHADOW! ⬛"
Visuals:
• Picture of light creating shadow
• Picture of blocked light
Text:
• "When light is blocked, we see a SHADOW!"
• "Let's all say together: LIGHT! SHADOW!"
Slide 5: Hand Shadow Time!
Title (font size 48): "Let's Make Shadows!"
Visuals:
• Pictures of simple hand shadows
• Basic shadow shapes
Text:
• "Now we can make shadows with our hands!"
• "Watch what happens!"
Safety Note: "Remember to keep eyes away from bright light!"
Slide 6: Shadow Objects
Title (font size 48): "What Makes Shadows?"
Visuals:
• Transparent and opaque objects
• Their shadows
Text:
• "Some things make dark shadows"
• "Some things let light through"
• "Let's test different objects!"
Safety Note: "Handle objects carefully"
Slide 7: Fish Shadow Story
Title (font size 48): "Swimming Shadow Fish"
Visuals:
• Fish shadow parts
• Complete fish shadow
Text:
• "Let's make a fish shadow!"
• "Watch how the parts come together!"
• "Can you make your fish swim?"
Safety Note: "Keep space between you and others"
Slide 8: Shadow Art
Title (font size 48): "Create Shadow Art!"
Visuals:
• Simple shadow art examples
• Basic shapes combining
Text:
• "Now we're shadow artists!"
• "What can you create?"
Safety Note: "Move carefully in dimmed light"
Slide 9: Well Done!
Title (font size 48): "Great Shadow Play!"
Visuals:
• Happy light beam character
• Stars and shadow effects
Text:
• "You all did amazing today!"
• "Can you remember what makes shadows?"
• "Light and shadows are magical!"
• "Goodbye, everyone!"
Safety Note: "Always be careful with lights"