This activity explores dialogic reading, a reading technique that encourages the child to become the storyteller using a series of prompts. This approach to reading helps to develop the children’s vocabulary, communication skills and understanding of how stories are structured.
Download activity PDFThis activity supports the development of children’s higher thinking skills through encouraging them to make observations and apply their knowledge and experience when making predictions.
Download activity PDFThis activity supports children’s understanding of the world when they see that numerous droplets are too heavy to be held by the shaving foam ‘cloud’.
Download activity PDFThis activity can be used to widen children’s vocabulary. They can also develop their critical thinking skills through sharing theories of what will happen when ingredients are mixed, trying these out and discussing whether their predictions were correct.
Download activity PDFThis activity supports learning by developing a greater understanding of cause and effect. It can also support children’s creativity and communication skills - using the shadows to become confident storytellers.
Download activity PDFThis science experiment shows how the human body works. The activity brings together physical development and science.
Download activity PDFThis science experiment gives children the opportunity to hypothesise about what might happen when warm water is added to Skittles, allowing them to explore the concept of cause and effect.
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