Year 3 Enhanced Provision, Science, Light.

Bring the Year 3 Science topic of Light to life with this engaging Enhanced Provision pack, packed with hands-on, independent activities designed to consolidate and deepen children’s understanding of key curriculum objectives.

This resource contains 5 practical and highly engaging provision activities that encourage children to investigate light through exploration and problem-solving. Activities are designed to promote independence while reinforcing classroom learning, making them perfect for continuous provision, enhanced provision, science areas or outdoor learning environments.

Children will explore sources and reflectors of light, create their own kaleidoscopes, investigate transparent, translucent and opaque materials, complete light-based challenges and experiment with reflection using mirrors. The activities provide meaningful opportunities for children to revisit prior learning, apply scientific vocabulary and develop observational skills through play-based learning.

This resource covers:
Sources and reflectors of light
Reflection of light
Transparent, translucent and opaque materials
Shadow formation and investigation
How shadow size changes
Scientific investigation and observation skills
Problem-solving and discussion opportunities

Perfect for:
Year 3 Science: Light
Enhanced Provision
Continuous Provision
Outdoor Learning
Independent Learning Stations
Small Group Activities
Science Investigations

Each activity includes clear instructions, resource lists, challenge prompts and deeper-thinking questions, making it easy to implement with minimal preparation.

A practical, curriculum-linked resource that helps children revisit, apply and deepen their understanding of light through purposeful, hands-on learning.