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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. _______________ 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.>
About the author
Sandra Beale is a mum of three, BBC STEM freelancer and STEM Learning Ambassador. She runs regular toddler and Early Years STEM sessions which have been featured on BBC Tiny Happy People, BBC Radio, BBC Breakfast, Early Years TV, local newspapers and magazines, and were nominated for a STEM Initiative of the Year Award. She has presented workshops for the BBC’s STEM Science season and has led sessions at the Cambridge Science Centre, Saffron Walden Museum and local primary schools and nurseries. Follow her on Instagram @sandratoddlersteam and on YouTube @SandraBealeToddlerSTEM.Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg MBE is a leading Early Years educational consultant. Alistair was headteacher of a successful three-form entry infant school and Early Years Unit for 10 years. Alongside his headship he worked as an EYFS consultant working with a diverse range of settings to help them to enhance their EYFS practice. Alistair is now the proud owner of ABC Does (abcdoes.com) and co-founder of the child development app My First Five Years (mffy.com). Alistair's bestselling books include Best Practice in the Early Years, Continuous Provision in the Early Years, Continuous Provision: The Skills, Getting Ready to Write and From Vacant to Engaged. Alistair blogs at ABCDoes.com and you can find him on social media @ABCDoes.
