The Power of Light

Materials

  • small mirror
  • sunlight or flashlight

 

What to do

1. When you want to get the attention of the children so that you can move on to another activity, or if you just need to hold their attention, aim a small hand-held mirror at the window or a flashlight until it makes a "gleamy spot" (a small bright light).

2. Wiggle and wave it around and make the spot dance on the wall, ceiling, or floor. Sing "This Little Light of Mine."

3. Chances are, the spot will mesmerize the children. While you have their attention, explain what is going to happen next

 

-Shelley Hoster, Norcross, GA

Instructions

1. Fill the ice cube trays with water. Add a few drops of bright food
coloring to the water.
2. Place the trays in a freezer.
3. When the ice is set, remove from the freezer.
4. Spread old newspapers on the floor. Fill a plastic bowl with water and
place it on the newspapers.
5. Drop the colored ice cubes into the water.
6. Ask the child to scoop out the ice cubes with the tongs or spoon before
they melt.

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