I focused a lot on Early Years Science last year, mostly because my youngest daughter was Reception age and I had the opportunity to try out ideas with her class.
I finally managed to assemble all the activities into a handy eBook. Each activity has been tested and enjoyed by reception age children, and all use inexpensive items generally already found in a classroom or around the home. Do let me know if you find our early years resources useful.
Science for Early Years eBook
Painting on ice
Snow volcano
Ice fishing
Ice Excavations
Fingerprint activity
What's inside your body?
Spin art painting and more!!
You can download the book by clicking on the image below. The activities and experiment ideas are not limited to Early Years (EYFS) but can also be extended for older children.
If you're running a particular theme in your classroom this term, and would like some ideas or have an idea to suggest for me to add to our early years resources, do send me an e-mail or a tweet. I'm always searching for new ideas and inspiration.
More Early Years Resources
I have lots of fun, themed Early Years science ideas, including Pirates, Under the Sea, Healthy Living, Fairy Tales, and more.
Take a look at my Early Years on a budget activities.
More Science For Kids
If Early Years science isn't quite your thing, I have lots more science experiments and activities to try. Check out my science fair project ideas and did you know I have a couple of science books available too?
Last Updated on March 13, 2025 by Emma Vanstone
Cerys says
What a fantastic book Emma - THANK YOU so much