EYFS: Developing children's scientific vocabulary NE265 / A24

Duration
1 Hour
Learning Method
Online Delivered CPD

Summary

Encouraging children to do, think and talk about science is an important part of the Early Years Framework .  Adults have an important and active role in providing opportunities for introducing and practicing science vocabulary to build understanding and promote early scientific thinking.
In this course you will explore a range of activities to extend children’s scientific vocabulary.

Who is it for?

This course is for Early Years Practitioners and Early career teachers.

What topics are covered?

This course covers:

  • activities and play which develop children’s scientific vocabulary and confidence
  • storybooks with links to scientific vocabulary
  • questioning strategies to encourage talk

How will you learn?

This course is not facilitated. You can learn independently or with colleagues to directly address your individual needs.

Who is the course leader?

Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Plan activities and play which develop children’s scientific vocabulary and confidence
  • Adapt and extend your role play scenarios to include scientific contexts for language development
  • Explore a range of storybooks with links to scientific vocabulary
  • Develop your questioning strategies to encourage talk. 

Sessions

DateTime
1 EYFS: Developing children's scientific vocabulary01 August 202402:00-02:00

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Additional information

Would you like this course delivered at your school? Contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to find out more.

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