Virtual Early Explorers: Light
October 2020's theme was Light!
Photo by Arek Socha on Pixabay.
Activities:
The links are all PDF documents.
Crafts:
Make a Toy Camera: Discover light and photography with a toy camera.
Build a (Glowing) Jellyfish: Make your own bioluminescent jellyfish.
Make a Snowflake Suncatcher: Explore sunlight and snow while practicing beading.
Exploration Activities:
Photography Scavenger Hunt: Practice being a photographer.
Create a Sundial: Explore how to tell time with the help of the Sun.
Seal Oil Lamp Coloring Sheet: Discover a historical way to light homes during Arctic winter nights.
Sensory Activities:
Make Your Own Light Box: Play with light and colors with a homemade sensory experience. Watch a how-to video here!
Watch a how-to video from a museum educator:
For activities designed for kids ages 6-12, go to our Virtual Junior Curators page.
Images by Elisabeth Padilla.