Science · Stage 2
Light and Shadows
Close your eyes in a dark room — can you see? Let's find out why we need light to see!
✦ Science📘 Stage 2 · S2⏱ ~8 min🧒 Ages 6–7★ Free to start
show that we need light to see.
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Kavi in the Pitch-Black Den
Kavi builds a cosy den and pulls the blanket shut — now it's pitch black 🌑 and Kavi can't see a wing in front of its beak! Then Kavi clicks on a tiny torch 🔦 and the whole den pops into view. "Aha!" hoots Kavi. "My eyes work fine — but I still can't see a thing without light. We need light to see!"
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What your child will learn
1Light helps us seeTo see something, light has to travel to it and then into our eyes. Tap each part.
2Can you see it?Be the scientist! Will you be able to see the thing, or is it too dark?
3Light on, light offKavi's teddy 🧸 is on the table. Predict if Kavi can see it, then tap to test! Tap Next test for more.
4With light vs without lightWhat's the difference? Tap each card.
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A peek inside
Can you see a book 📖 on a table in a bright, sunny room?
The Sun gives light. The light bounces off the book and into our eyes.
Try this at home: Finish the sentence: To see something, we need ________.
Ready to play and learn?
Start the free interactive lesson, or print the handout for screen-free play.
Part of Science · Stage 2 · S2 on KAVI Academy — a secular, whole-child learning platform for ages 5–12.