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    Home » Primary Science » Key Stage 1 Science » Science and Literacy » Supporting literacy with science activities

    Supporting literacy with science activities

    June 13, 2016 By Emma Vanstone 1 Comment

    I try to make any learning we do at home fun and for me science is the most obvious way to do this. I’d love to know what you think of this collection of ideas for supporting literacy with science. I’m going to keep adding ideas so do pop back to see more.

    Supporting literacy with science activities

    Filter paper alternative words

    This activity is designed to show children alternative ideas for a word.

    Materials

    Filter paper

    Dropper

    Water

    Sharpie

    Felt tip pen

     

    Teaching complex words

    Method

    Write the most simple version of the word in felt tip pen and alternative words that would be better to use in permanent pen.

    Children can drop water onto the filter paper and watch as the simple words washes away leaving the others behind!

    Teaching complex words

    Extension ideas

    Experiment with different types of writing instruments to see which are affected by the water. Ask children to predict what they think might happen if they use crayons, biro, whiteboard pens etc.

    More literacy and science ideas

    Use chromatography to add a fun twist when preparing for the Year 1 phonics test.

    Filter paper phonics activity

    Try these Roald Dahl science and fine motor skills activity ideas.

    Roald-Dahl-Themed -Fine-Motor-Skills-Activities

    Save Humpty Dumpty from breaking when he falls.

    Can you build a bridge for The Gingerbread Man?

    Or how about these Roald Dahl science activities.

    Roald Dahl activity ideas

    Make a Stick Man and preserve leaves at the same time, make a raft to save him or other Stick Man science ideas.

    Can you stop Incy Wincy dropping down the pipe or make test different materials for Incy Wincy’s umbrella?

    Incy Wincy Spider Science

    Grow a bean for Jack or a make a pulley for Rapunzel with this collection of Fairy Tale activities.

    Love The Lorax? Can you make your own Whispa-ma-phone? Or learn about pollution?

    The-lorax-science-activities

    Finally check out Read Science for even more inspiration.

    Supporting Literacy with Science

    Last Updated on September 14, 2018 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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