I’ve been asked a lot recently about which resources I would recommend for GCSE students. In particular, students who have reading difficulties such as dyslexia. If you do a google search you’ll find a lot of revision guides, workbooks etc. available for all GCSE subjects, but many of […]
Today’s activity is a really fun and VERY easy one to set up! You could use it as a fun game for younger children or to cover the KS1 Science topic Materials. (If you like this video, head over to my YouTube channel here as I’ve done lots […]
Rainbows have almost been the symbol of this year and this little science experiment captures our love of rainbows! It’s easy and great fun for children to set up and then observe! (If you like this video, head over to my YouTube channel here as I’ve done lots […]
This has to be one of my favourite activities. It’s so easy yet absolutely brilliant and the kids will love it! After you’ve made your volcano and made it erupt you’ve also got a fantastic stimulus to get the children to do some written work describing or explaining […]
Create your very own, very cute, nests together using leaves you’ve collected from outside as well as some pom poms for the chick! A gorgeous activity that then can be used as a writing prompt. (If you like this video, head over to my YouTube channel here as I’ve done […]
Here’s a really fun activity to do with the kids, either at home or as part of a Science lesson in school. This one is all about finger prints and solving crimes! (If you like this video, head over to my YouTube channel here as I’ve done lots […]
Today we are challenging you all to have a go at making your very own rockets! We’d love to see your ideas of how you’ve created them. Share them with us on Facebook, Instagram and twitter If you’re looking for an idea of how to make one, have […]
The former Science teacher in me did a little LEAP for joy this week as we found this wonderful Primary Science Lab Set by Learning Resources UK. Designed for children aged 3 and up, this Lab Set enables them to try out a whole range of fun science experiments […]
Its British Science Week 2020 so we’ve been trying out the Learning Resources GeoSafari Jr. My First Microscope. As a former science teacher, introducing my own kids to a microscope has been very exciting and I’ve been genuinely impressed by this one by Learning Resources. What did I […]
We’ve been having a lot of fun this week playing Oaka Books’ Predators and Producers board game*. Designed to help reinforce and revise the KS2 Science Topic ‘Living Things’, this board game is a brilliant, educational take on the classic Snakes and Ladders. If you’ve not come across […]