Light and colour

Foundation stage and key stage 1

Activities
about the range of different coloured and textured materials found in the Gardens by collecting items to create an individual coloured strip.

A day’s programme does not necessarily include all the listed activities and can be adapted to suit individual needs and requirements. Normally we fit in three to five activities during your visit.

Activities Learning objective: the children should learn...
Colour filters to see the Gardens from different coloured viewpoints
Colour palettes to look carefully at the variety of colours found on different parts of plants
Colour sticky strip about the range of different coloured and textured materials found in the Gardens by collecting items to create an individual coloured strip
Weaving to create an individual piece of art using a range of natural materials
Curtains up to produce a class hanging structure created from natural objects
Mirrors to appreciate the world above their heads
Bug’s eyes an alternative way to look at the Gardens
Leaf sort to appreciate the wide variety of different colours and shapes of leaves
Session times
  • Pre-school 10am to 12pm
    You are welcome to stay for lunch
  • Reception and key stage 1 classes 10am to 2.30pm
    with a break for a picnic lunch at 12pm in or near the Education Centre
Suggested pre-visit activities
  • Mix primary colours and see what happens
  • Discuss different sources of light
Suggested post-visit activities
  • Mix up shades of the same colour and name the shades created
  • Make shadow puppets
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