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Mirror and Light Science Exploration for Preschoolers

November 29, 2016 By Julie 5 Comments

Inside you’ll find: An open-ended science experiment for preschoolers that teaches kids about light.

Have you ever noticed that toys have a life of their own?

When they first join your family, your kids play with that particular toy constantly. But as time goes on, the toys lose their charm and imagination can start to wain.

But I’ve found that you can kick things up a notch by bringing those “old” toys into a new situation. Put them in water, use them for crafting, or try turning down the lights.

This science activity breathed new life into our magnetic tiles while teaching my boys about the properties of light.

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Thank you to the Toybrary of Austin for generously giving my family a membership in exchange for showcasing some of their amazing toys! 

Supplies:

A Mirror

Magnetic Rainbow Tiles

Flash Light

 

Directions:

Position the tiles between the flashlight and the mirror. Let your child play and explore. It might seem like the same old building toys, but in this new setting, it just seems cooler!

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My son has been studying light in his kindergarten science curriculum. This science activity gave us the chance to talk about reflection, absorption, transparency, and colors.

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He got creative and built a tent for his flashlight. It was rainbowtastic!

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We got these sturdy mirrors from the Toybrary of Austin. The “Toybrary” is a library for TOYS, and high quality ones at that! Since getting a membership, I actually have a chance at keeping my house clutter free! Liza, the owner of the Toybrary is so sweet and loves getting educational, playful toys that help kids be kids! Austinites, check them out, you won’t regret it!

On December 3rd from 5 – 8pm, there will be a parents night out that kids will LOVE going to! See the calendar for more details. 

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The colors were simply mesmerizing.

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Check out that concentration!

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Gotta love that “science is fun, mom!” expression!mirror-and-light-science-experiments-for-preschoolers-8

 

Julie is a frazzled mom of three tornadoes. As a dorky second-generation homeschooler, she writes about learning and play, natural living, special needs parenting and matters of the heart. She serves an astounding God that radically saved her.

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