Scientific explorations for EYFS

Science lessons, activities and experiments to help engage EYFS learners in Stem

Tes Resources Team

EYFS pupil using primary STEM science resources for exploration and experiment

Inspire future Einsteins to explore a range of scientific topics with these engaging ideas and practical investigations

At no time in life are curiosity levels higher than in the very young, which makes EYFS the perfect time to kick-start an interest in the way the world works. So why not take the time and add some Stem-style activities to your repertoire? To help you to get started, we've picked out a range of innovative theory lessons and practical tasks.

Magnets EYFS and KS1
lbrowne

Magnets EYFS and KS1

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This is an activity where children collect up objects and test them with magnets to see if they are magnetic. There is a poster showing a collection of objects for testing and a template poster for you or the children to use to draw or write in. You could use a kitchen drawer divider to make your ...
Layers of the Rainforest: EYFS Lesson Plan
Earth Cubs

Layers of the Rainforest: EYFS Lesson Plan

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Welcome to Earth Cubs! A free platform to Learn the World. In this lesson identify woodland/rainforest layers with Antonio the Anteater. Make Yummy Yucky layered sandwiches and your own Antonio puppet to spend time with! Visit earthcubs.com for lots of creative & extensive materials all focuse...
50 Science Worksheets Year 1 and EYFS
hollyjack1

50 Science Worksheets Year 1 and EYFS

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50 print and go science worksheets suitable for Year 1 and EYFS students. This product includes 50 science based, printable worksheets covering a range of topics such as plants, animals, materials, weather and forces. The activities include cut and paste labelling and sorting, life cycles and colour...
Activity - Bug Hotel
Earth Cubs

Activity - Bug Hotel

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Welcome to Earth Cubs! A free platform to Learn the World. Make a bug hotel using recycled materials. What kind of bugs do you think will come to your bug hotel? Visit earthcubs.com for lots of creative & extensive materials all focused on the environment & sustainability. Fully aligned t...
Minibeasts in the forest lesson plan EYFS and KS1
ForestryEngland

Minibeasts in the forest lesson plan EYFS and KS1

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Forests provide many learning opportunities, and are fantastic places to observe habitats, minibeasts and other animals. Take your class to your local woodland for a great day out, that will also meet the needs of your science curriculum. **Curriculum links: ** **EYFS:** Understanding the world *...
Floating and Sinking
sarahlplumb

Floating and Sinking

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Floating and sinking experiment to carry out with EYFS children in the water tray. A simple table and images for children to cut, stick and sort according to objects that floated and objects that sank.