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Seed germination investigation
Let's investigate which conditions affect seed germination!
Magnetic maze
Mix some paper clips up with some rice and put them in a closed, see-through plastic container. Using a magnet, how long does it take you to separate the paper clips from the rice without opening the container? Now set up a maze made of cardboard. Can you guide a magnetic ball or marble through the maze from the outside of box, using your magnet?
Investigate shadows
Be a shadow detective! Place an object outside and record how the height and width of the shadow cast by the object changes throughout the day. Record them on this sheet.
Understanding physical processes
This worksheet will help your child to use first-hand experience to answer questions and to recognise that when things speed up, slow down or change direction, there is a cause.
Sorting right angles
This worksheet will enable children to differentiate between right angles, angles smaller than a right angle, and angles larger than a right angle. A fun visual activity.
All about springs
A worksheet listing several statements about springs which children have to sort into 'true' and 'false' boxes.
Estimating and measuring time
Ask your child to estimate and then accurately measure how long it takes to do everyday activities in order to practise measuring time.
Investigate the principles of forces
This worksheet will help your child experience the basic principles of forces such as pushing/pulling, gravity, and friction.
Boosting writing with powerful verbs
This activity will help your child identify powerful verbs and practise using them to improve their writing.
3 times table practice
Cards to cut out and help your child to get quicker at remembering their 3 times table.
Comparing data
A worksheet showing results of an experiment into soil permeability with questions for children to answer.
Using less than, more than or equal to sign
A worksheet to help your child understand what the <, > and = symbols mean. It also helps with understanding of grams and kilograms.
Understanding physical processes
This worksheet will help your child to use first-hand experience to answer questions and to recognise that when things speed up, slow down or change direction, there is a cause.
Geography: Capital cities
Develop your child's geography and research skills by asking them to use an atlas to identify places. Can they then write about their dream holiday destinations, explaining why they'd like to visit?
3 times table puzzles
This worksheet is a 'fill in the gaps' puzzle to help your child recall their multiplication and division facts of the 3 times table.
Good and bad scientists
A list of statements for children to look through and decide which are true of good scientists.
Measuring using different units
A worksheet with a grid for your child to record their measurements of different objects. Involves weight, length and capacity.
Writing a poem using a writing frame
This poem encourages children to write a poem about something that they often make a fuss about. They are given a writing frame to support them.
Designing for a purpose
Let your child use their imagination to create a camouflage outfit, helping them explore ideas about designing for a purpose.
4 times table practice
Cards to cut out and use to help your child speed up with remembering their 4 times table.
Growing diary data
A worksheet showing results of an investigation into how different soils affect the growth of plants.
Measuring various objects
A worksheet to encourage children to think of ways to measure objects around the home. Involves length, weight and capacity.
Using data to answer questions
Time for a chocolate bar tally! Your child will need to conduct a mini-investigation to find out what their friends' favourite chocolate bar is, then collect and analyse the data.
Understanding column multiplication
Review the column multiplication technique and consolidate the learning with plenty of practice. Don't forget to carry over numbers from one column to the next!