Light Table Fun

Children of all ages are attracted to lights and if given the opportunity to explore with it, they will definitely not hesitate at all. Hence, a light table will indeed be a great play area for children as well as adults.

There are a wide variety of light tables available in the marking ranging from different sizes and prices. As such, you can easily purchase a light table of your preference. However, what if you cannot afford do not have the space to accommodate one? Does it mean your child will not have the opportunity to explore at the light table? NO! As you can build a light table at a low cost and it can be turned into a storage box when not in use. Continue reading to find out how to make your DIY light table and the activities that can table place at the light table.

DIY Light Table

What you need:- Transparent storage box- Battery operated LED string fairy lights-Batteries (*Compatible with the fairy lights bought)

Build: With all items ready, you just need to arrange the fairy lights evenly across the box, on the light, cover up the lid and the light table it ready. As simple as that! Now your child and you can have tons of fun together at the light table.

Activities

Cellophane Shapes:

- Use ice-cream sticks to form shapes like square as well as triangles and secure the joints using double sided tapes- Stick the shapes form on cellophane papers (Primary colours) and trimmed of the excess

As children explore with the cellophane shapes, they learn about the following concepts- Shapes: number of sides as well as points- Colours: identifying colours, forming colours (e.g. yellow + blue = green)

Story Fun:- Prepare transparent sheets or clear plastic sheets (e.g. plastic sleeves)- Permanent markers

You and your child can take turns to draw something on the sheet adding on to one another’s story or retell a story they your child love. For instance, we retell and drew the story of Three Little Fish and The Big Bad Shark by Ken Geist and Will Grace.

Sensory Bag:- Cook Sago Pearls. Divide them into separate bags before dripping different food colouring into each bag. Shake it to get the Sago Pearls mix well with the colours.- Draw animals that your child love on the sides of the ziplocks