CPE/STEAM Practice Based Workshop - Shine & Shadow: Illuminating STEAM Learning
Shine & Shadow: Illuminating STEAM Learning
A Practice-Based STEAM Workshop for Early Childhood Educators
Light and shadow capture children’s curiosity — from the glow of a flashlight to the dance of shadows on the wall. In this practice-based workshop, educators will explore playful ways to use light and shadow to spark investigation, storytelling, and problem-solving in young learners.
This interactive session follows our proven structure:
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45-Minute Engaging Presentation — Discover how light and shadow support STEAM concepts such as observation, comparison, and creative expression.
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15-Minute Video Reflection — Watch real-world examples of children experimenting with light and shadow, then reflect on what you notice.
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60-Minute Tinker & Take — Create hands-on light and shadow exploration tools you can bring back to your program the very next day.
You’ll leave with:
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A deeper understanding of how light and shadow build science, math, and creative thinking skills.
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Ready-to-use activities — from shadow drawing to colored light play to story-based light boxes.
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Materials and ideas to implement immediately in your classroom or program.