Head of Early Years and Daycare Reflects on the Science Week

Through Little Hands and Curious Minds: Our Early Years Science Week Finale

Science Week in our Early Years was far more than a series of experiments; it was a week of wonder.

From our youngest learners in KG1 to our confident learners in Reception and EYP, children were encouraged to ask questions, make predictions, observe change and share their findings. Learning was visible, hands-on and joyful.

Experiments Across the Early Years

KG1: Exploring Clouds and the Sense of Touch
Our youngest scientists created clouds using ice and warm water, and explored a variety of textures through sensory play. For them, science began with wonder and touch.

KG2: Magic Milk, Fire Tornado and Fruit Kebabs
Learners explored colour reactions in the Magic Milk experiment, observed movement and reaction in the Fire Tornado demonstration, and practised healthy choices while preparing colourful fruit kebabs.

KG3: Elephant Toothpaste and Bubble Making
Foam, bubbles and visible change! Our KG3 learners discovered that combining substances can create something entirely new, and that science can be delightfully messy.

Reception: Erupting Volcano and Fruit Popsicles
What could be more thrilling than a volcano erupting in the classroom? Using baking soda, vinegar, liquid soap and food colouring, our Reception learners witnessed a spectacular eruption. They also enjoyed fruit popsicles prepared the previous day at the High School cafeteria, learning about freezing and changes in the state of matter.

EYP: Water Filtration and Walking Water
Our EYP learners investigated how muddy water can be filtered and watched coloured water "walk" from one container to another. Real science. Real thinking.

Beyond the Classroom: Gardening and Phonics

Science Week also extended well beyond the experiments.

With the generous support of our parents, children brought seedlings and seeds from home, which they planted, transplanted and watered in our sack gardens at school. In the process, they learned care, patience and responsibility.

We also integrated phonics into science through an outdoor learning walk around the school perimeter wall. Learners identified pictures, linked them to letter sounds, blended words and built sentences. This affirmed that literacy and science flourish together, and that weaving phonics and handwriting into every area of learning greatly strengthens early literacy skills.

The Takeaway

Science Week reminded me of what Professor John Hattie describes as Visible Learning: learning that is seen, felt and shared.

Our learners were not simply doing science; they were becoming scientists, thinkers and innovators.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our parents, teachers and curious little scientists for making this week such a success.

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Ms. Goretti Mbabazi
Head of Early Years and Daycare