Shine a Light on Learning With a Light and Shadow PowerPoint

Make your science lesson sparkle with this interactive Light and Shadow PowerPoint designed for kindergarten learners! This engaging slideshow introduces young students to the basic science of light and how shadows are formed. With colorful slides, simple explanations, and plenty of visuals, your students will love exploring the world of light and dark.

Use this Light and Shadow PowerPoint to build foundational science vocabulary and spark curiosity about the natural world—all with age-appropriate content and interactivity.

Start Your Unit With an Easy-to-Follow Lesson Plan for Light and Shadow

This presentation makes it easy to kick off your light-and-shadow lesson plan with confidence. Whether you’re just introducing the topic or reviewing key concepts, the slides are clearly organized and ready to teach. The deck covers sources of light, how shadows are made, and how shadows change depending on the position of the light source.

If you’re building a lesson plan for light and shadow as part of your kindergarten science block, this resource provides an ideal launchpad for discussion, observation, and hands-on exploration.

Download and Teach Your Light and Shadow Lesson Today!

This resource is available as an easy-to-use Google Slides or PowerPoint Resource file. To get your copy, click the dropdown arrow next to the download button to select your preferred file format. Make your copy, project the slides, and start teaching your light and shadow lesson today!

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter collaborator.

More Resources to Write Your Light and Shadow Lesson Plans

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