Light panels, available in three different sizes and shapes, are a brilliant way to add a whole new dimension of learning across all subjects.
Most customers choose the standard Light Panel in A3 size, this has 3 brightness settings but is not colour changing. They use colour blocks, plastic and other materials with it. It's also a really competitive price. We don't get many requests for the colour changing option.
Regarding colour changing ones. We have lots of different types with most customers going for the very popular A3 panel as per the link below, the advantage this type has is the colour change option of up to 12 colours and can be easily adjusted with a knob on top of the panel, it also has a recording function of up to 30 seconds so children can record what they observe.
In relation to the A2 Colour Changing panel ref CB73018, this would be an item we do not have in stock, and at the moment the expected lead time would be approx 3 weeks. This has 20 different colours and is operated by a remote control ( this can be good and bad, as it means you have to mind the remote)
As with everything, its simply a matter of what you need but we are happy to help and advise you.
We love light panels....
The illuminating light provides a stimulating base for children to explore the properties of materials and light which can be carried out in the early years setting or at home.
These illuminated light panels provide quiet focus for the exploration of light, colour mixing, transparency and opacity. Using translucent colour blocks or colour mixing shapes allow children to identify colours individually. By layering they can identify different colours on top of each other and observe the colour effects.
Light panels are a helpful tool for exploring numbers and counting. Add a whole new dimension by putting coloured shapes on top of the light panel to help children to solve problems and answer questions for example 'Can you pick out 4 red circles?'.
Encourage fun in learning how to write numbers and their shapes by tracing over number shapes. It can help by associating associate quantities with their written form. Alternatively, this can be done with letters to teach children how to spell and write upper and lower case letters.
The list of uses for light panels is endless! They are a great tool for sensory play. You can use everyday products that you have at home like clear bowls, pebbles, shells etc. for continuous fun and creative exploration of shapes and shadows.
