Light is magic—complete and total magic! We started our exploration of light and shadow with just the overhead projector turned on in the darkened studio and a few friends at a time. Then we projected the light onto the wall and waited for friends to notice it. After a while, we added animals to the OHP, which cast shadows. Later we added colored elements. These are overheard comments from the children as they investigated: There’s a light! It’s a light machine. Where’s the l