Why Do We Have Shadows?

Welcome to Tiny Scientists, the Best Educational Podcast for Kids, where little learners explore the world with curiosity! In this episode of Science for Kids, preschoolers aged 2–6 will discover why we have shadows and how light interacts with objects to create them. Shadows are everywhere—from your own body to toys, trees, and buildings—and they help children understand the basics of light, shapes, and movement in the world around them.

Through fun, simple explanations, children will learn how light travels in straight lines, how objects block light, and why shadows change size and shape depending on the light source and angle. This episode encourages active observation, playful experimentation, and hands-on learning, perfect for helping kids connect science to everyday experiences.

Parents, caregivers, and teachers will love using this episode as a screen-free educational tool that promotes curiosity, STEM learning, and early science skills. Tiny Scientists makes science fun, interactive, and easy to understand for little explorers.

🎧 Chapters

• (0:00) Welcome to Tiny Scientists

• (0:20) What Is Light?

• (0:45) How Shadows Form

• (1:10) Why Shadows Change Size

• (1:35) Try It Yourself

• (1:50) Goodbye & See You Next Saturday