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What is STEAM in Early Years? Activities, Benefits & EYFS Examples

Posted by EYR Team on 15th Jun 2026

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STEAM is becoming an increasingly important part of early years education — but what does it actually mean in practice? In this guide, we’ll explain what STEAM in early years is, why it m … read more

5 Fun STEM Science Experiments for Kids to Explore at Home

Posted by EYR Team on 23rd Feb 2026

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Science is a fantastic way to introduce young children to STEM learning through hands-on exploration and discovery. Simple science experiments encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and observation sk … read more

EYR Budget Friendly Series: Cheap Science Activities for Kids

Posted by EYR Team on 17th Feb 2025

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School budgets are tight, fact. This budget-friendly blog series will explore cost-effective solutions to teaching and share subject-specific activity ideas. This is to provide educators with simpl … read more

Diversity in STEAM: Promoting Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths

Posted by EYR Team on 28th Aug 2023

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This blog has been written in collaboration with Pixie Murphy, a non-binary freelance writer based in Manchester.   When you imagine a scientist, who do you think of? Chances are, you may thi … read more

How to Use STEAM to Support Children With SEN/D

Posted by EYR Team on 14th Aug 2023

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STEAM refers to the educational model that incorporates science, technology, engineering, arts and maths. To learn more about the specifics of STEAM and discover some activity ideas that use this mod … read more

Famous Scientific Discoveries and How to Replicate Them with Children

Posted by EYR Team on 7th Aug 2023

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With British Science Week fast approaching we have put together this blog to highlight a select number of famous scientific discoveries. In teaching your little ones about these key achievements, we … read more

Spring Tuff Tray Ideas & Activities To Explore STEAM

Posted by EYR Team on 21st Feb 2020

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“Creativity is the secret sauce to science, technology, engineering and math”— Ainissa Ramirez   Introduce STEAM into the early years this British Science Week and engage chi … read more

The Benefits of Technology in the Classroom

Posted by EYR Team on 9th Sep 2019

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Using technology as a tool for learning has never been more relevant to children’s lives. Rachel Hall, Managing Director of Busy Things, an online educational resource which provides fun learni … read more

Exploring Science with DIY Floating Boats - Summer Craft Inspiration

Posted by EYR Team on 20th May 2019

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Keep your little ones entertained this summer with our floating boats craft. This activity is not only a fun craft but a great way for children to explore different scientific concepts such as materi … read more

9 Activity Ideas for British Science Week and Beyond!

Posted by EYR Team on 31st Dec 2018

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Engage children in the wondrous, wild and wacky world of science this British Science Week! This celebration of science, technology, engineering, arts and maths takes place annually. 2018 sees the Ye … read more