Understanding the World

Activities

Practise blowing bubbles (talk about what happens to them, why do they pop?)
Make bread or pizzas for the family to share
Read information on animals
Watch videos of baby chicks hatching (Twinkl has a good video, search ‘chick hatching’ - see the main home learning page for username and password)
Watch episodes of 'Come Outside' on YouTube
Hunt for bugs in your garden - can you describe the ones you find?
Go to http://www.treetoolsforschools.org.uk/menu/?_ga=2.76478997.1696169423.1584621258-1618509104.1584621258 for some fun outdoor activities that you can do at home.
Plant seeds (like cress) and watch them grow
Watch videos of seeds growing (you can find these on YouTube)
Try out some of these science experiements https://www.science-sparks.com/early-years-science-themed-activities/
Observe the weather each day and make a weather chart
Make a family tree - talk about who is in your family
Download the 'EYFS All About Spring' powerpoint from www.twinkl.co.uk and learn all about Spring
Freeze small toys in ice and work out how to get them out
Look for different sorts of ICT in your house (e.g. microwave, tv, remote control, phone)
Feed the birds in your garden
Keep a chart of what birds you have seen each day