Water has many fascinating properties that young children love to explore, in the water tray, paddling pool, in a puddle, in the bath or even in the loo! As part of this experience, investigating whether things float or sink happens frequently, either by chance or by design.
Understanding why some things float and others sink is not as simple as it appears. Having lots of opportunities to experience 'floating, sinking and sunk' is the best way to build up this aspect of scientific knowledge.
Use the background information below to inform your planning and help you support young children's scientific learning. It is not intended that children in the Foundation Stage are taught these facts.
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