
We had some leftover fiber fill from a previous activity that was added to the scene to look like snow. This activity encouraged the children to build a winter scene using tree blocks. Try using loose parts on the light table! For this winter scene we found odds and ends in our storage room that were the colors of white and blue, along with paper doilies. While exploring the color white, we put loose parts with different textures on our light table.

Read more about it here: Winter Loose Parts Light Table We explored the colors blue and white, along with different textures, for a fun hands-on winter activity. We love to explore spiders in the fall, so I combined them with blocks for loose parts play.

(Next time I’m added this leaf confetti!) I sealed the bag and taped it to the light table. I filled a gallon size freezer bag with water and clear hair gel, and then added some leaves and sequins. I also share some others, as well as homemade versions, towards the bottom of this post. It is a light box by Excellerations and you can find it here. I’ve put together a collection of fun light table activities that our preschoolers have enjoyed in our classroom.Įdited to add: I’m often asked what light table we currently use. No matter what time of year, what season we are enjoying, there is a nice variety of activities that can be used at the light table. We usually change what we have on our light table each week, so this allows for a nice variety. This will create a temporary file named untitled-1.
#Lighttable tutorial how to
There are not as many video tutorials to help teach you how to use the program. After starting Light Table, open a new file by pressing Ctrl-N. The software manages your photos through a module called Lighttable.
#Lighttable tutorial archive
The download will be in the form of an archive (e.g. We have ours tucked in our reading and writing area and it’s a perfect spot for one or two children to explore color, as well as other concepts. It can be obtained by the Download button on Light Tables website.

As you scroll down this page, you will find a link. If it’s because of the cost, there is good news! You can make your own for a fraction of the cost. If you have a light table, you know what I am talking about.īut, you might not have one. I never dreamed how many different fun light table activities existed! I knew I wanted one for our classroom! I immediately started searching for fun light table activities that would work well with young children. The first time I saw a light table in a preschool classroom, I was drawn to the display on top of it. Inside: This collection of light table activities is full of hands-on exploration that build a variety of skills.
