There’s lots of ways to use books your class might be reading as inspiration for science explorations and investigations. If you are studying light and shadows, then a good book to tie in would be the Gruffalo’s Child by Julia Donaldson. In the end (sorry,...
Ask someone to make a paper plane and usually they’ll make a paper dart. These fly well, but there are lots of other ways you can produce a plane from paper. If you strictly want to just use a single piece of paper, then try the ring flyer. If you want to bend...
Here’s a fun flipper toy that you can make for use in science investigations. It’s pretty easy to make, the hardest bit is sourcing enough of the plastic credit card things. I keep an eye out for any place that gives away store or loyalty cards, and sneak...
This simple science activity is linked to the story of the Gingerbread Boy and provides an opportunity for a cross-curricular link to literacy. In the story, the runaway gingerbread boy reaches a river. Unable to swim across, he hitches a ride with a fox who eats him....
The sand tray provides a wealth of opportunities for teaching different science concepts in early years. You don’t need anything fancy, at a pinch a plastic storage crate will do the trick. Many accessories such as funnels, sponges and sieves can be picked up...
