☀️ Our Sun 2: Shadow Tracing

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About this kindergarten & grade 1 worksheet

Free sun science printable for K & Grade 1 (Shadow Tracing): stand a toy in the sun. trace its shadow in the morning and afternoon. Skill: Knows the Sun gives Earth heat and light (first-grade readiness). Level: Kindergarten & Grade 1 — also great for Reception / EYFS (UK) and Foundation (Australia).

For teachers: skills & standards

• NGSS K-PS3-1: Make observations to find the effect of sunlight on Earth’s surface
• Works as a morning-work page, a centre/station activity, homework or an early-finisher task.

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What age is it for?

It is designed for Kindergarten & Grade 1 (ages 5–7), but use it with any child who is ready.

What skills does it build?

Knows the Sun gives Earth heat and light (first-grade readiness).

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More “Our Sun” printables (knows the sun gives earth heat and light)

Our Sun 1: Sun Facts · Our Sun 3: Sun or Shade? · Our Sun 4: Day or Night? · Our Sun 5: Melt Race · Our Sun 6: Sun Safety · Our Sun 7: Plants Need Sun · Our Sun 8: Sun Light and Heat · Our Sun 9: Sunrise to Sunset · Our Sun 10: Solar Warm-Up

All 10 our sun sheets → · First-grade readiness: all 84 skills → · Printable readiness checklist

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