Resources Lanterns with remote switches, stopwatches
Ideas to explore Set out the lanterns across the outdoor area. Switch the lanterns on and off several times and have the children count how often.
Switch off the lanterns for different durations and encourage the children to use the stopwatches to time how long the lights are switched on.
PLOD Make up a secret code relating to the number of flashes of the lanterns - for example, three flashes means 'sit down', two means 'run'.
Resources Variety of torches (dynamo, battery, long beam, short beam), Reflexite strip, small plastic mirrors, high-visibility strips of fabric Ideas to explore Attach the strips to objects in the outside area and shine the torches on the objects to see how they reflect light.
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