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.
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.
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.
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