Todays activity is Water Rockets! Here’s how we made and launched our very own water rockets* . What did we use? Pop bottles Paper PVA glue Football pump Football pump adapter put in the middle of a wine bottle cork. Water Colouring crayons How did we make […]
Today we are making aliens using paper cups! Great fun and fab for those fine motor skills with all the picking up, positioning and sticking! What do you need? Paper/polystyrene/plastic cup Glue Paint Craft bits and bobs (pom poms, googly eyes, buttons, pipe cleaners) How to make them? […]
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 […]
It’s been a beautiful, sunny week and it’s meant we’ve had some lovely, clear skies in the evening. We’ve been making the most of this by letting the kids stay up a bit later to try out this MoonScope. What is it? Nancy B’s Science Club MoonScope is […]
As a former Science teacher, Space is a topic that fascinates me and I love sharing my passion for Space with children through books. Thankfully, there’s tonnes of exciting non-fiction and fiction children’s books relating to this brilliant area of science. Here are our current favourite Space Books […]
Children learn an incredible amount through play. Not only does play help them to make sense of the world around them but Play can also spark a child’s interest in a topic. This was appparent this week when I introduced the children to this Wooden Rocket by Nexus. […]
We were thrilled to be invited as a family to the National Space Centre in Leicester last week. A fantastic and inspiring day out! The National Space Centre is found on Exploration Drive in Leicester (LE4 5NS) which is just off the A6 on your way into Leicester, […]
As part of Space Week on The SEN Resources Blog we visited Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre in Cheshire. A fantastic place to learn about space and view the enormous Lovell Telescope. What did we like about it? Encourages a Love of Science- regardless of age or ability, Jodrell […]
As part of our Space Week on The SEN Resources Blog we’ve been reading Our Solar System by Child’s Play. A beautiful book, with stunning illustrations that folds open to teach children about the planets and the sun. What did we like about it? Unique– This book is like no […]
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Wow indeed! We’ve been incredibly impressed by Ronnie Rocket 🚀 by WOW. Beautifully packaged and designed, Ronnie Rocket comprises of a bright and colourful rocket that countdowns to its ‘launch’, a flip open cockpit with pretend dials and an accompanying cute, little…
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