"It Needs a Light!"

Welcome back! This afternoon was full of exploration. In the back of the room, some of the kids noticed a tent like structure set up. Some crawled in and out, but weren't entirely sure what they could do with the space. A bit confused, some of the kids started brainstorming what needed to happen in order to make the space more inviting. 

"It's so dark!"

"Wait, I know! It needs a light!"

"We can get the flashlights!"

Flashlights! Easy fix for the darkness, but was that enough to interact with the space the way they really wanted to? 

F & W enjoyed using the lights under the dark sheet, but found it more interesting to press the light up against the dark fabric. They would take turns pressing the illuminated end of the flashlight up against the sheet and peering on the other side to see the bright glow. 

How interesting it was to see light pass through the blanket. Both F and W would bring the flashlight under the blanket, and eventually their own shirts, and watch the newly formed halos from the bright bulb. 

Both F & W erupted in giggles when they noticed how the light seemed to change colors when pressed up against different fabrics. The whole game only lasted a few minutes, but it brought such joy and connection between both W & F. They tested multiple fabrics ranging in both texture and color. What a fascinating way to see how light works!