Light Worksheet - Reception - Intermediate
Light worksheet for Reception (Ages 4-5). Intermediate level science practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Exploring Light: Fun Science Activities
Reception (Ages 4-5) - Intermediate Level
Instructions: This worksheet introduces young learners to the concept of light. Through engaging activities, children will explore how light interacts with objects and how it affects our daily lives. Encourage them to observe, think, and describe their experiences.
Light Sources
Look at the pictures below. Some items give off light, while others do not. Circle the items that are sources of light.
Counting Light Sources
Count how many light sources you can find in the picture below. Point to each one as you count out loud. Write the number in the box.
How many light sources did you count?
Tracing the Word 'Light'
Practice writing the word 'light'. Trace over the dotted letters with a pencil. Say the word out loud as you trace.
Matching Light and Dark
Draw a line to match each picture on the left with its corresponding picture on the right that shows the same object in the dark.
--- --- --- --- Light Patterns
Look at the pattern of light and dark objects. Can you see which objects repeat? Draw the next two objects to continue the pattern.
_____ _____Sorting Light and Non-Light Sources
Sort the pictures into two groups: light sources and non-light sources. Count how many are in each group and write the numbers in the boxes.
Light sources:
Non-light sources:
Observing Shadows
Look at the pictures below. Some objects cast shadows. Circle the objects that you think would create a shadow when light shines on them.
Activity 1: Sun, Lamp, Star, Flashlight
Activity 2: 6
Activity 3: N/A
Activity 4: Sun --- Moon; Lamp --- Cloud; Flashlight --- Tree; Star --- Book
Activity 5: Moon, Sun
Activity 6: Light sources: 5 ; Non-light sources: 5
Activity 7: Tree, Book, Lamp
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