50 Fantastic Ideas for STEM Activities

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The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting.
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Take children on a wonderful process of discovery and exploration to help them think creatively and understand scientific concepts from a young age through these fun and accessible activities.

In 50 Fantastic Ideas for STEM Activities, Early Years STEM and STEAM expert Sandra Beale presents exciting yet easy to implement activities which develop children’s understanding and lay the foundation for scientific enquiry, creative thinking and problem-solving.

Ideas such as making a rainbow volcano, learning about magnetic suspension, catapult-making and light refraction encourage children''s confidence, curiosity and connection with different scientific concepts. Every activity is designed to support children''s development, including new vocabulary, mathematical skills, literacy, mark making and development of motor skills. Every idea is low-cost, practical and adaptable, and encourages children to embrace their curiosity and take their learning further.