Science Directions
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Science Directions Early Years Teaching File provides units of work to cover science for the whole school year. Each unit of work offers teachers practical guidance on planning, organising and teaching high quality activities.
• Easy to understand science background to each topic, with illustrations
• Guidance on how to get the most from the Big Book pages which link directly to each teaching topic
• Links to Science Directions Story Books, or other resources which stimulate children’s understanding and enjoyment of simple science facts
• Accessible lesson plans featuring:
Clear activity aims and outcomes;
Step by step guidance and suggested questions;
Summary of skills gained;
Key vocabulary used to boost literacy skills;
Keys to observing and assessing children’s progress;
Clear listing of resources needed;
Indispensible safety advice.
Attractive Early Years Story Books make Science topics fun! These exciting resources enable children to achieve the Early Learning Goals for science at the end of Foundation stage. The six Story Books are linked to ideas about materials, forces and living things.
- Six colourful Early Years Story Books stimulate children’s understanding and enjoyment of simple science facts
- Rich and humorous stories place science in appropriate contexts for young learner
- The stories are:
George’s Wellingtons
Acorn Games
Depon’s Icicle
Pushing Pumpkins
The Wet Day
The Ladybird Hunt