SESE
The seasons, plants and animals
– encourage children to be aware of how changes in the seasons affect plant and animal life, and involve them in work in the garden and with plants and window boxes in the house
– encourage children to be interested in and kind to pets
Talking to older people
– encourage grandparents and older people in the community to talk to your children about the past
Helping in the school
– be willing to help the school if you have relevant expertise
Science and technology
– help children to be aware of how science explains the workings of common features of life in the home, for example a bicycle, a car, the water system, the fridge, a zip, the boiling of water
– involve children in designing and making things around the home, for example a shelf or a bird table
– encourage your children to use the computer (including the internet and e-mail) in ways that will help their learning.
Visiting places
– take your children to visit places that are interesting in terms of history, geography and science, when they are old enough to appreciate and benefit from the experience - books, toys and television programmes
-- go on virtual tours online
Extend
– encourage your children to read books about history, geography and science
– encourage them to play with Meccano, Lego or chemistry sets
– identify suitable television programmes about history, geography and science that they can watch