I’m more excited about this post than I’ve been about any post I’ve written in recent years. I’ve been building … More
Tag: primary science
How Reading Comprehension Happens
Clue: it all depends on your background knowledge. I think we all agree don’t we? Reading is the most important … More
Reading for Learning or Learning for Reading?
Back in 2014, when I started this blog, I was a primary school teacher with a special interest in science … More
Attempting to Make Sense of “Working Scientifically” in the English National Curriculum.
For years I have struggled with teaching “Working Scientifically” in science lessons. It is a core strand from Key Stage … More
The Art of the Sentence in Primary Science
There’s a truism in primary education: “before they can write it, they need to say it.” But that’s not quite … More
Should We Use Explicit Teaching Approaches or Enquiry Methods in Primary Science: Does the EEFs New Primary Science Guidance Report Tell Us?
Last week (28th November 2023) the Education Endowment Foundation published its long-awaited Improving Primary Science Guidance Report. We now have … More
When colleagues recommend books to you that you find insulting and dismissive!
I’ve been recommended a couple of books by thoughtful, well-meaning colleagues who know I favour ‘explicit teaching’. These are books … More
Primary Science is Great for Creativity…
Einstein said: “Imagination is more important than knowledge,” but Einstein wasn’t a cognitive scientist and he was only half right. … More
The Revolutionary Nature of How Science Works
A Guide for Primary Science Teachers Just like the citizens of a city built in an earthquake zone, scientists carry … More
What’s The Point of Practical in Primary Science?
We spend quite a lot of science time in primary getting practical, but is this a good use of time? … More
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