Oracy in Science: Rolling Conkers

Develop all four strands of oracy - physical, linguistic, cognitive, and social-emotional—through this playful autumn science activity.

Children aged 3–5 roll conkers down ramps, predict what will happen, and talk about speed, direction and movement. Prompts support vocabulary growth, questioning, and reasoning, while encouraging turn-taking and listening to others.

Linked to EYFS and Birth to 5 Matters, this resource is ideal for outdoor play, small groups, or circle time. Simple to set up and highly engaging, it brings oracy into science by combining hands-on exploration with rich opportunities for talk.