Switched on Science in the Early Years

Use a play-based approach to develop scientific skills while addressing the Early Years Framework and give children a strong foundation in Science.  

• Promote thoughtful, well-planned learning through play and encourage children to learn mainly through independent choice.
• Engage young learners with 18 units, each containing an introductory activity, followed by a choice of focussed explorations and free-flow explorations. 
• Encourage scientific thought and discussion with classroom posters. 

What's included?:

The Teacher's Guide contains 18 units:

• Introductory activities, focussed exploration activties and free-flow activities.
• Resource list for each unit.
• A clear list of useful websites and books for further learning.
• Key vocabulary lists.
• Home-science links taking science beyond the classroom.
• Health and safety information.
• 'I wonder...' statements to scaffold dialogue between practitioner and child.

6 bright and beautiful posters for your classroom walls

Accompanying digital resources are available online at My Rising Stars. For each year group these include:

• Teaching Powerpoints.
• Downloadable posters.
• Early Learning Goals chart to map characteristics of effective learning.