Primary Science 184 Out Now!
Check out the new issue of Primary Science!
Welcome to January 2025 issue of Primary Science (184). This issue explores the theme of science in the early years. Our authors begin by investigating science education in the early years before taking us through studies and practice conducted throughout 2024 and covering some of the inspirational events we have to look forward to in 2025.
PS is ASE's themed journal for all those involved in primary science education for children aged 3-12, including primary teachers, primary science co-ordinators, primary schools, local authority advisers and inspectors and science teacher trainers and trainees. It is a forum for sharing information and ideas and includes articles about teaching, learning and assessing science.
Read some highlights from this issue below:
Play-based pedagogy in science: realising ambitions from a Scottish perspective
Kirsty Aitchison and Robert Collins from the University of Strathclyde discuss play-based pedagogy in Scottish early years.
Bouncing balls: a simple and fun activity to introduce scientific ideas and to practise mathematical skills in the early years
Andy Markwick and Jenny Hayward report on how using children’s natural urges to play offered opportunities for them to think scientifically and mathematically.
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