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    Home » Science Experiments for Kids » Science for Early Years on a Budget

    Science for Early Years on a Budget

    September 7, 2020 By Emma Vanstone 1 Comment

    I’m very aware that many nurseries, schools and other childcare providers often don’t have a have a huge amount of money to spend on resources, so with that in mind I’ve put together a fun collection of very low cost science activities perfect for Early Years Foundation Stage.

    I also have an Early Years science book you might like.

    Science Sparks Book

    Budget Science for Early Years

    This waterproofing activity just uses scrap paper. If you wanted a slightly more exciting version you could make boats from egg cartons to waterproof, or even a GIANT boat using a big cardboard box.

    early years science

    This simple early coding/logic building activity just uses a blindfold and some masking tape.

    Ice painting is a lovely, sensory experience for even very little ones.

    This waterproof a welly activity is inexpensive and comes with a free printable welly!

    Use a cardboard box to make ramps with different gradients to race cars down, can you record the time taken for each?

    Test objects from around the house to see if they sink or float?

    sink or float - preschool science for kids.
    Sink or Float Early Years Science Experiment

    Make a super simple colour mixing wheel to learn about primary and secondary colours.

    Make a tin can phone with some old tin cans. This is also a great one if you’re reading The Lorax.

    How about a magnet sensory bottle for introducing magnetism?

    Make a density sensory bottle using just oil and coloured water.

    Learn about push/pull and stretching forces with homemade play dough and some props from the garden.

    Halloween Play dough activity for kids

    Try some garden measuring with just a ruler.

    Make a rain gauge from a plastic bottle.

    Grow vegetables from seed recording their growth weekly, you could even cook with them once fully grown.

    Work out how many feet tall you are.

    Make simple patterns with LEGO or try some paint stamping.

    DUPLO stamping with paint
    Printing with DUPLO

    We love this counting machine from The Imagination Tree.

    Make fruity boats with leftover lemons, do they float? What happens if you add extra weight to them?

    Learn about filtering using paper towels.

    Or, how about a setting up a low cost chemistry lab with simple kitchen ingredients.

    Lots more ideas coming soon!

    Image of a child playing with oobleck for a post about early years science on a budget

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    Last Updated on July 19, 2021 by Emma Vanstone

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    Science Sparks ( Wild Sparks Enterprises Ltd ) are not liable for the actions of activity of any person who uses the information in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources. Science Sparks assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information and carrying out the practical activities contained in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources.

    These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely.

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    1. TechyKids Canada

      January 21, 2021 at 12:50 pm

      These are some great activities for kids to get interested in science. It’s so important to make learning fun for kids and these activities are perfect for that. Thanks for sharing and explaining it so well!

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