We made this easy LEGO model to demonstrate the changes that happen when a seed grows into a plant. Lego plant growth model A seed needs three things in order to germinate ( germinate means start to ...
Understanding of the World
Birds and Beaks
Discover why birds have different types of beak with this fun investigation.MaterialsPegsTweezersStrawsPastaPretend bugsMethodUse the pegs and different sized ...
Changing Seasons with LEGO
Here at Science Sparks we adore LEGO, I think it is just the most amazing, flexible resource. We've used it to learn about bar charts, make magnet mazes and even built a balloon powered LEGO car. ...
Science for Early Years – FREE eBook
Science for Early Years eBook - click HERE to download I focussed a lot on Early Years Science last year, mostly because my youngest daughter was Reception age and I had the opportunity to try out ...
Easy Marble Painting
All you need for this fun, messy activity is an empty box, some marbles or other small balls and paint.Things to investigateCan you blow the balls into goals? Is it easier to blow a heavy ball ...
Incy Wincy Spider Science Experiments
Continuing with our Nursery Rhyme theme this week, I've got some fun Incy Wincy Spider science experiments to share. Incy Wincy spider climbed up the water spout, Down came the rain and washed poor ...
Three Little Pig Houses
This is a brilliant little activity for learning about stability of structures and properties of materials. It's great for Early Years age, but can also be extended for older children too.We made ...
10 great ideas for learning about magnetism
We recently watched a brand new episode of the Clangers where the Iron Chicken get trapped in a pile of space rubbish. Straight away my little girls disappeared off to recreate the scene with our ...
Little Red Riding Hood Activity – map reading and problem solving
I wasn't sure how well received this activity would be with a large group of children, but they loved it, and all spent a long time finding the best way for Little Red Riding Hood to get the Grandma's ...
A bridge for The Gingerbread Man
In the story of The Gingerbread Man, he gets eaten by a fox who offers to help him cross a river. We're going to help The Gingerbread Man out by building him a bridge, testing different materials at ...
