brainysongs: multi-sensory elementary science activity collections (KS1 & K-2)
Use these Inclusive, Multi-Sensory Science collections in your classroom!
Our unique Song Activity Sets use music, hands-on tasks and visuals to provide an alternative pathway for learning science. Proven effective for SEN/SN learners and those with low attention, our collection ensures that every child can access and achieve key learning objectives across the KS1/ K-2 curriculum.
Science Activity Collection 1
10 Science Songs |31 Activities
The 10 Topics in Collection 1:
- The Four Seasons: Understanding seasonal changes and Earth's tilt.
- Materials & Properties: The properties and uses of common materials.
- Carnivore, Herbivore, Omnivore: Animal diet classification.
- Deciduous & Evergreen Trees: Identifying types of trees & seasonal changes.
- Animal Classification: Vertebrates and the basic animal groups.
- Plant Structure: Exploring the parts of a plant and photosynthesis basics.
- Objects & Materials: Objects and the materials they are made of.
- Cloud Types & Weather: Identification of cloud types & weather observation.
- Body Parts & Movement: Learning basic body parts and how we move.
- The Five Senses: Using the five senses for observation and exploration.
Science Activity Collection 2
10 Science Songs | 50 Activities
The 10 Topics in Collection 2:
1. Animals & Offspring: How young animals grow and resemble their parents.
2. Balanced Diet: Introduction to food groups and healthy eating habits.
3. Basic Needs of Animals: For survival, including water, food & shelter.
4. Changing Shape: Forces: squeezing, squashing, bending, twisting & stretching.
5. Different Habitats: Exploring animal homes, environment types, and survival.
6. Food Chains: Understanding the flow of energy from producers to consumers.
7. Human Life Cycle: The stages of growth and development from baby to adult.
8. Living/Non-Living: Classifying objects using the seven characteristics of life.
9. Seed Germination: The stages and requirements for plants to grow from seeds.
10. Uses of Materials: Examining how material properties determine their purpose.
BrainySongs is the complete creation of John Brain, The Singing Science Teacher. As a Science Teacher with 25 years of international science teaching experience and a former Cambridge International Education Teacher Consultant, John ensures every resource is globally relevant, accurate, and truly effective.
Learning Resources & Reviews
In addition to seamlessly integrating with any science curriculum, BrainySongs have received glowing reviews from both parents and educators in supporting the education of children with special educational needs. Furthermore, our songs are highly appreciated by parents of children who are learning English as a second language.