{"id":3116,"date":"2024-02-14T19:01:34","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T10:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beyondia.ed.jp\/kashiwanoha\/?p=3116"},"modified":"2024-02-14T19:32:07","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T10:32:07","slug":"exploring-light-and-shadows-%e3%80%9c%e5%85%89%e3%81%ae%e6%8e%a2%e6%b1%82%e3%80%9c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/exploring-light-and-shadows-%e3%80%9c%e5%85%89%e3%81%ae%e6%8e%a2%e6%b1%82%e3%80%9c\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Light and Shadows \u301c\u5149\u306e\u63a2\u6c42\u301c Part II"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kindergarten is a time of discovery, and what better way to explore the mysteries of the world than through the enchanting interplay of light and shadows? Understanding these concepts not only satisfies a child&#8217;s natural curiosity but also lays the foundation for more advanced scientific knowledge in the future. <br><br>To kick off this inquiry, we created an inviting learning environment with a dedicated &#8220;Shadow Corner&#8221; in the classroom. We set up our light source, a flashlight, and a blank tablecloth to use as a backdrop and our canvas to explore the magical world of shadows.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3962\"  src=\"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B1\u2605IMG_6679-1-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B1\u2605IMG_6679-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B1\u2605IMG_6679-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B1\u2605IMG_6679-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B1\u2605IMG_6679-1.jpeg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"3963\"  src=\"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B2\u2605IMG_7005-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B2\u2605IMG_7005-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B2\u2605IMG_7005-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B2\u2605IMG_7005-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B2\u2605IMG_7005-1.jpeg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Hand puppets are delightful tools that add a touch of playfulness to the learning experience. We began with an introduction to the concept of shadows through a shadow puppet show.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Raymond Crowe - What A Wonderful World [Hand Shadows]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Uiyeq3xLJEw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The children\u2019s imaginations were sparked and they took the stage next. They were divided into small groups, then encouraged to experiment and explore different shapes, movements, and distances from the light source to observe the changes in the shadows cast on the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"3965\"  src=\"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B3_1\u2605IMG_7018-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B3_1\u2605IMG_7018-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B3_1\u2605IMG_7018-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B3_1\u2605IMG_7018-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B3_1\u2605IMG_7018-1.jpeg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"3966\"  src=\"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B3_2\u2605IMG_7023-2-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B3_2\u2605IMG_7023-2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B3_2\u2605IMG_7023-2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B3_2\u2605IMG_7023-2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B3_2\u2605IMG_7023-2.jpeg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>As they played, the children were guided with open-ended questions:<br>\u30fbHow does the size of the puppet affect the shadow?<br>\u30fbCan you make the puppet&#8217;s shadow move in a certain direction?<br>\u30fbWhat happens when you bring the puppet closer to or farther away from the light?<br>Through these observations, the children not only enjoy the playful interaction with shadow puppets but also begin to grasp fundamental concepts of light and shadows.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"3968\"  src=\"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B4_1\u2605IMG_7022-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B4_1\u2605IMG_7022-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B4_1\u2605IMG_7022-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B4_1\u2605IMG_7022-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B4_1\u2605IMG_7022-1.jpeg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>After the hands-on exploration, we gathered for a reflective discussion to share their observations and discoveries. <br><br>As an extension of our shadow puppet activities, the children used aluminum foil to make abstract sculptures with the reflective material. Their audience had lots of fun guessing what it was their shadows made! <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"3973\"  src=\"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B5_1\u2605IMG_6756-3-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B5_1\u2605IMG_6756-3-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B5_1\u2605IMG_6756-3-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B5_1\u2605IMG_6756-3-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B5_1\u2605IMG_6756-3.jpeg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"3972\"  src=\"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B5_2\u2605IMG_6765-3-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B5_2\u2605IMG_6765-3-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B5_2\u2605IMG_6765-3-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B5_2\u2605IMG_6765-3-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/B5_2\u2605IMG_6765-3.jpeg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Kindergarten is a time of discovery, and what better way to explore the mysteries of the world than through th [&hellip;]","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":3968,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3116"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3116"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3116\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3978,"href":"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3116\/revisions\/3978"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3968"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3116"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3116"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kashiwanoha.beyondia.ed.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3116"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}