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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.
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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.

Sandra Beale is a mum of three and STEM Learning Ambassador, and she currently runs Toddler and Early Years STEM sessions for local children. Her sessions have been featured with 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 at the Cambridge Science and Technology Awards 2023. She has presented workshops for the BBC’s STEM Science season and runs sessions at the Cambridge Science Centre, Saffron Walden Museum and local primary schools and nurseries. Follow her for more @sandratoddlersteam.