Why do balls bounce? Have you ever wondered? This activity uses different shaped balls to investigate how and why balls bounce differently Balls to use:Rugby ball Football Tennis Ball ...
Understanding of the World
Lego plant growth model
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 ...
Birds Beak Adaptations
Discover why bird beaks are different shapes with this fun investigation.Materials PegsTweezersStrawsPastaPretend bugs Method Use the pegs and different sized tweezers to pick up the pasta ...
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 Fantastic Magnet Experiments for Kids
Magnet Experiments for Toddlers 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 ...
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 ...
