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Light and Dark

Light and Dark Resources for EYFS and KS1

Explore engaging light and dark resources for EYFS and KS1, designed to help pupils learn about light sources, shadows, day and night and nocturnal animals through practical and cross-curricular activities. This collection includes differentiated worksheets, science activities, classroom resources and themed learning linked to understanding the world around them.

Perfect for seasonal topics, science lessons and early exploration of light and dark, these activities help pupils develop scientific vocabulary, observation skills and curiosity through meaningful hands-on learning.

Our light and dark resources cover a range of popular themes including nocturnal and diurnal animals, shadows, darkness, bedtime routines and light sources, helping pupils build early scientific understanding in an engaging and age-appropriate way.

Light and dark science activities and classroom resources

Our light and dark resources support teachers in delivering engaging science lessons across EYFS and KS1. The collection includes differentiated activities, investigations and practical learning opportunities designed to support progression in scientific understanding and vocabulary development.

  • Differentiated light and dark worksheets and activities
  • Nocturnal and diurnal animal sorting activities
  • Light source and shadow investigations
  • Science discussion activities and vocabulary support
  • Cross-curricular learning linked to day and night
  • Colourful teaching slides and classroom resources

These light and dark resources for EYFS and KS1 are ideal for supporting science topics, Understanding the World and seasonal learning throughout the year. Teachers can use the activities to encourage questioning, prediction and early scientific enquiry in an engaging and meaningful way.

You may also like our wider complete Primary Science Scheme of Work.