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Here, we’ve gathered a set of resources that are perfect to use with your little learners aged 3-5 years during British Science Week 2025. To align with this year’s theme, ‘Change and adapt’, these resources focus on sorting foods, seasons and growing plants that we can eat.
These resources are designed to:
- ignite children’s curiosity and enthusiasm;
- stimulate their interests;
- support children to make sense of the world around them; and
- help them understand some important processes and changes in the natural world, including the seasons.
For further rigour and challenge, go to the 5-7 years area.
At the bottom of the page, you’ll also find a selection of recipes that are perfect to use with young children. Why not let them explore the ingredients then experiment with making some adaptations?
Sorting
The aim of this session is for children to recall that all food comes from a plant or animal and sort a selection of food according to its plant or animal source.
https://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/3-5-years/where-food-comes-from-3-5-years/sorting/
Seasons
The aim of this session is for children to explain that different fruit and vegetables are ready to eat at different times of the year (in different seasons).
https://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/3-5-years/where-food-comes-from-3-5-years/seasons/
Growing activities
The aim of this session is for children to explain that some of our food comes from plants, but we cannot eat all plants, and describe what a plant needs in order to grow well.
https://www.foodafactoflife.org.uk/3-5-years/where-food-comes-from-3-5-years/growing/
Recipes
Younger children will love creating these simple dishes. Encourage them to explore and discuss the different ingredients. They could even change some ingredients to try new foods and flavours.
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