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Learning Resources and Activities: Primary

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Find learning resources and fun things to do for Key Stages 1 and 2 (Ages 4-11) 

All activities undertaken must be risk assessed.  Guidance can be found on the CLEAPSS website.
Make a Kazoo!
Photograph of three kazoos made from decorated cardboard tubes
Key Stages 1 & 2 (CfE 1st & 2nd)

Curriculum links: Working Scientifically, Everyday Materials, Properties of Materials, Sound
Noisy Balloons!
Photograph of a balloon pump and two uninflated balloons
Key Stages 1 & 2 (CfE 1st & 2nd)

Curriculum links: Working Scientifically, Everyday Materials, Properties of Materials, Sound
Hundreds & Thousands!
Close up of sprinkles in the foreground and a portable speaker in the background
Key Stages 1 & 2 (CfE 1st & 2nd)

Curriculum links: Working Scientifically, Everyday Materials, Properties of Materials, Sound
Draw Curves with Straight Lines!
A circle of card with a spool of multicoloured thread.  The card is part wrapped in the thread in a curved design
Key Stage 2 and above (CfE 2nd +)

Curriculum links: Mathematics: multiplication, number and place value, geometry, working mathematically
Picture
Slinky Science! 
Try our fun investigations for KS2 and above, with videos and experiment booklet
Curriculum links: Working Scientifically, Forces, Sound
Visit the Children's University of Manchester for more fun things to do and find out!
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