Creating Colorful Shadows with Lucite Cubes
Introduction
Shadows aren’t just dark, they can be colorful, creative, and full of surprises! With Lucite Cubes, kids can experiment with vibrant shadows, explore how light interacts with different materials, and learn about color blending in a hands-on way. Let’s turn ordinary shadows into a STEM-powered art experience!
Building Colorful Shadow Art
Kids can use our Lucite Cubes to create vibrant, shifting shadows that explore color blending and perspective.
What You Need:
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Lucite Cubes (available with our block sets Riley Blocks, Barca Blocks, James Blocks, Noa Blocks, Austin Blocks and Millie Blocks)
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A flashlight
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A white piece of paper or a wall
How to Play:
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Stack the cubes in different arrangements and shine a flashlight through them.
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Watch as colored shadows overlap to create new shades.
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Encourage kids to draw around the shadows or take photos of their colorful designs!
STEM Learning:
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Experimenting with opacity and transparency
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Learning about overlapping colors and light absorption
Final Thoughts
Open-ended play with Lucite Cubes encourages creativity, scientific discovery, and hands-on learning. By exploring shadows and color mixing, children gain a deeper understanding of light and transparency all while having fun!
Want More Play Ideas?
Check out our Play Guides for even more engaging activities that bring science and creativity together!
