Disclaimer: Activities with children must always be risk assessed, including for allergies or choking. Children must always have adequate supervision. Resources and materials must always be appropriate for children’s age and stage of development.
Young scientists – floating and sinking
This hands-on activity encourages children to experiment with sinking and floating by testing different objects in water. Through playful exploration, children will predict, observe, and discuss what happens, supporting curiosity and scientific thinking.
Learning aims
- Inspire curiosity by exploring which objects sink or float in water
- Develop language skills as children describe what they see and introduce new vocabulary
- Encourage scientific thinking – asking questions, testing ideas, predicting and making observations.
Cultural capital
Right from the start every child brings their own ‘cultural capital’, shaped by their experiences and everyday home life. When children join a setting, they gain opportunities to explore new and diverse experiences through your curriculum.
Read our top tips to discover how you can nurture and celebrate cultural capital helping children grow and thrive.
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