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...that will be helpful when planning for next year.

Explorify’s Planning Support Sessions are not to be missed.  In only 30 minutes, they will showcase engaging activities, share expert tips, and supercharge your science topic!

It’s National Numeracy Day on 18th May so here’s a handful of Explorify activities that will provide a context in which to exercise those maths skills.

Be the first to try one of our brand-new Odd One Out activities. 

When it comes to planning support for science, Explorify aces it, going beyond its own set of engaging activities and guidance to signpost excellent sources elsewhere, but what about that odd, unplanned, 15 minutes?   Is an unplanned dive into Explorify ever a good idea?  

Would you like support finding just the right Explorify activities to enhance your science planning?

This year’s Great Science Share for Schools is all about Climate Action. It falls on 14th June and we've got a great variety of activities to help you make the most of it! 

Although Explorify activities are not sorted by an EYFS category, many Early Years practitioners enjoy using some of our activities in their setting.

This year, British Science Week runs for 10 days from 11th – 20th March and there are lots of ways to get involved.

We are delighted to welcome Rebecca Ellis, Robin James, Jo Moore, and Stacey Reid to the Explorify team, beginning January 2022.   

A new report from Wellcome 

From 21st September, Explorify will have a new home with STEM Learning, in partnership with the Primary Science Teaching Trust. 

Teaching during a pandemic means sometimes fielding tricky questions. This article should equip you to know enough about microorganisms and how they affect us and our bodies to be able to respond with confidence. 

How can teachers address the gender split within science, encouraging young learners to see and understand science's relevance and benefits to society?

Find out how Explorify can support teachers and children with their science during school closures and periods of quarantine. 

This collection of activities about birds is ideal to do at home with your little explorers. Enjoy a good afternoon of science each week! 

Explore the science related to birds and their habitats.

Wherever your little scientists are learning at the moment, they can take part in science.

Deck the school hall with boughs of science…

Inspired by Trees? Your little scientists will love these tree themed activities.

Take your learning outside this Outdoor Classroom Day!

Support for primary science provision is improving. Louise Stubberfield looks at Explorify’s impact so far, and shares our next steps for the project.  

Bike To School Week runs from 28th September - 2nd October. It's a great opportunity to create learning experiences for your class around all things two-wheeled!

Children love learning outdoors and the positive effects on their mental and physical wellbeing have been well documented. This collection takes your children’s learning outdoors with a focus on living things. 

This collection of activities about habitats is ideal to do at home with your little explorers. Enjoy a good afternoon of science each week! 

This collection of activities about sound is ideal to do at home with your little explorers. Enjoy a good afternoon of science each week! 

This collection of activities about light is ideal to do at home with your little explorers. Enjoy a good afternoon of science each week! 

This collection of activities about the human body is ideal to do at home with your little explorers. Enjoy a good afternoon of science each week! 

This collection of activities about fossils and evolution is ideal to do at home with your little explorers. Enjoy a good afternoon of science each week! 

This collection of activities about the Earth, seasons and time is ideal to do at home with your little explorers. Enjoy a good afternoon of science each week! 

This collection of activities about changing materials is ideal to do at home with your little explorers. Enjoy a good afternoon of science each week! 

This collection of activities about forces is ideal to do at home with your little explorers. Enjoy a good afternoon of science each week! 

This collection of activities about classification is ideal to do at home with your little explorers. Enjoy a good afternoon of science each week! 

This collection of activities about the properties of materials is ideal to do at home with your little explorers. Enjoy a good afternoon of science each week! 

This collection of activities about plants is ideal to do at home with your little explorers. Enjoy a good afternoon of science each week!

We have dozens of exciting activities to make your science super sporty!

The European Space Agency are preparing for a new Mars rover to blast off to look for signs of life on the red planet. We’ve got lots of new activities to help you inspire your little scientists to be space explorers!  

Need some inspiration for a fun Explorify activity for your class before the end of term? Try some of these to keep your little scientists engaged!

You don't need to go to space to explore the fascinating science about it. Try one of these activities today!

Let's look at the STEM topics you can cover when exploring both a solstice and equinox.

Let's focus in on activities around the human body and consider how exercise and environment affect it!

From new shoots to habitats and seasonal growth, there's a huge amount to discover when exploring plants!

Easter is coming and we’ve picked some egg-cellent activities for you to try with your class!

BBC's Live Lesson on Winterwatch has stacks of links to Explorify activities. Use this handy list to extend the learning experience with your class, with an activity or two!

Get your class thinking scientifically about how the body uses food, why we have teeth and how important exercise is, with these fun activities.

Does a squirrel hibernate, or do they just stash food for the winter? Explore sleep and hibernation further with these activities that are sure to keep your class alert!

Or is here already - depending on whether you're using an astronomical or meteorological calendar! As the Christmas holidays beckon, here are some fun and festive activities to keep your little scientists engaged until the end of term bell rings!

Electricity will fascinate your pupils when you ask them to think about all the things it powers. Charge up your class's enthusiasm with these activities.

Different animals and plants thrive in different habitats. Let's take a look at how they live. Your pupils will learn about the world around them near and far and develop their scientific thinking as they explore the inhabitants.

With the RSPB's Big Schools' Birdwatch in full swing from January 5th to February 21st 2022, it's a perfect time to explore all things avian!

Fire and light present many opportunities for a curious mind, so we've collated a series of activities to inspire your class to think like scientists when they see the fireworks displays this year.

From a paper plane to the gears of a bicycle, force is a fun topic to explore with your little scientists.

October brings seasonal change and a great opportunity to explore the science of seasons while seeing the change outside your classroom window.

We’ve put together a selection of activities you can use to explore the use of materials and their impact on the environment.

Andrea Beaty is the author of a series of books about curious classmates; Architect Iggy, Scientist Ada and Engineer Rosie. Illustrated by the Scottish illustrator, David Roberts, the books tell the stories of hopelessly curious children who overcome hurdles to pursue their passions.  

If you’re studying oceans, here are some fun activities to kickstart scientific thinking skills in your class.

Need some help taking your classroom outside? We're here to help! 

We interviewed Dominic Walliman, author of the Professor Astrocat books. Illustrated by Ben Newman, Walliman’s schoolfriend, the books take a fun-filled approach to scientific concepts. Walliman also runs the Youtube channel Domain of Science, where he explains STEM subjects in an engaging, accessible way. 

MG Leonard is the author of the Beetle Boy trilogy of books, and her latest book is the Beetle Collector’s Handbook.