Princes ELC

PRINCE ALFRED COLLEGE EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

An environment designed to foster creativity, provoke questions, provide challenges and celebrate the achievements of young children. We foster the development of integrity, curiosity, confidence, compassion and Christian principles.We encourage relationships of shared responsibility and mutual respect. We believe in fun and the joy and importance of childhood. We ensure an environment filled with a sense of humour, love of play and exploration, and a sense of community.

Friday, August 8, 2014

Angwin


Dear Angwin Parents and Friends,

We have been progressing well with our exploration into the world of shadows. The shadow frame in our room has provided endless fun and entertainment, as children have put on shows for each other using their bodies, hands and props. We have gradually built on our definition and understanding of shadows. Here is some of our observations from the shadow frame so far.

‘You need to put a light at the back of the frame to get a shadow.’ Oliver

‘When Gabby steps back, it looks like she’s coming forward. If she steps forward, it looks like she’s going backwards.’ Miles

‘We could put on a shadow show and have tickets and popcorn!’ Gabby

We investigated further and found that shadows need light from a source that is strong and close, that shadows can be seen in the dark and the light, but sometimes when it’s light, there are no shadows.

We have been on shadow hunts, played guess whose  shadow and copied shadow pictures with our hands. It’s been lots of fun.

Thanks,

Angwin Team