
The Benefits of Science Lessons in School
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There are many reasons why science is an essential subject in childhood education. Science is a great way to develop children’s curiosity and it also helps to build their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. Science can also help children to develop important life-skills, such as problem-solving, communication and research. These skills can benefit a child’s future by helping them to generate ideas, make decisions and find solutions.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
There is a strong emphasis on STEM subjects in schools. These subjects include Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The reason these four subjects are so important in education is because there are many key industries that require employees with STEM-based qualifications.
If you would like to help your child to develop an interest in science outside of the classroom, here is some great advice from Parsons Green Prep School…
Science at home.
There are lots of scientific activities you can do with your child at home, even with some simple household objects. Water play is great for young children. You can experiment with different materials and see which ones sink and which ones float, or what happens to certain materials then they are added to water.
Stimulate their curiosity but setting up some safe experiments at home, or engineering a marble run together.
Encourage questions and discussion.
Science is all around us and it is easy to use your child’s curiosity as a teaching method. For example, when they ask questions about night and day, you could demonstrate the various positions of the sun and moon using a children’s globe. It is important to encourage questions from your child and explore their own ideas and interests.
Explore nature – even if it’s just your garden.
You don’t need to be at home to explore science; you could head out and explore nature instead, even if it’s in your own garden. Of course, this depends on the weather, but it’s a good opportunity to encourage your child to think about what happens during the different seasons and what kinds of plants and animals they can see. Discuss the weather and talk about where rain and snow comes from and the importance of the sun. Think about the trees and how they produce oxygen for us to breathe.
Science is all around us, and by pointing this out to your child you can help to spark their passion for learning.

