Optiko – Light, Colour & Shadow Exploration Box invites children into the fascinating world of light, colour, and shadow, offering an engaging, hands-on introduction to key optical and physical phenomena. With 23 captivating experiments, children can explore how light behaves — from mixing colours and dispersing beams, to casting silhouettes and even creating simple animated images.

The interplay of light and shadow sparks natural curiosity, helping children make connections between their everyday environment and scientific principles. Shadows appear not only from sunlight, but also from artificial sources like candles and bulbs — and with Optiko, children can safely explore how these shadows form and change.

The set includes battery-operated, child-safe light sources, a translucent projection board for group viewing, durable aluminium silhouette pieces, and wooden components that connect easily via magnets — designed specifically for young learners and classroom use.  Ages 3yrs+.

Key Educational Benefits:

• Introduces Core Scientific Concepts: Helps children understand light transmission, colour mixing, shadow formation, and optical illusions in an accessible, age-appropriate way.
• Hands-On STEM Exploration: Encourages inquiry-based learning through real experimentation and observation.
• Visualises Complex Phenomena Simply: Demonstrates the difference between mixing light colours and mixing pigments (like paint), and the dispersion of light beams.
• Develops Observation and Critical Thinking Skills: Children make predictions, observe outcomes, and reflect on changes during light and shadow experiments.
• Encourages Group Learning & Collaboration: The large projection board and group-friendly setup support shared discovery and discussion.
• Safe and Child-Friendly Design: Battery-operated lights and shatterproof materials ensure safe use in early years environments.
• Supports Creative Expression: Silhouette play, and animated image creation foster imagination alongside scientific learning.
• Magnetic Wooden Components for Easy Handling: Allows for quick setup and intuitive experimentation for small hands.