Science · Stage 1
Light and Dark
Some things give out light and some don't — let's hunt for the light makers!
✦ Science📘 Stage 1 · S1⏱ ~8 min🧒 Ages 5–6★ Free to start
sort things that give light from things that do not, and tell light from dark.
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Kavi and the Dark Room
The lamp goes off and Kavi's room turns dark 🌑 — Kavi can't see a thing! Then a torch 🔦 clicks on and the teddy 🧸 pops into view. "A torch gives light," hoots Kavi. "So do the Sun, a candle and the stars — let's hunt for the light makers!"
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What your child will learn
1Does it give light?A thing that makes its own light is a light source. Be the scientist — tap the right box for each thing.
2Light or dark?What's the difference? Tap each card.
3Can you see it?Kavi's teddy 🧸 is across a dark room. Predict what happens, then tap to test! Tap Next test for more.
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A peek inside
Is a candle 🕯️ a light source?
It has a flame, and the flame gives out light so we can see by it.
Try this at home: Circle the things that give light: sun rock torch spoon candle
Ready to play and learn?
Start the free interactive lesson, or print the handout for screen-free play.
Part of Science · Stage 1 · S1 on KAVI Academy — a secular, whole-child learning platform for ages 5–12.