My own journey into preschool science actually started at my kitchen table. When my son was three, we began experimenting with the simple materials we had around the house. It quickly became a weekly ritual for us. He constantly asked for more, and those mornings became a special time for us to bond while he discovered how the world works.
At that age, I watched his curiosity shift. He moved from simply playing with objects to truly wanting to understand them.
Meeting a child’s natural curiosity
If you spend your days with a three or four-year-old, you know their world is one giant investigation. A puddle is a lesson in displacement. A tower of blocks is a study in gravity.
In early childhood development, these years are defined by open-ended exploration and sensory discovery. However, as children approach school age, they start asking bigger questions: Why did that happen? How does this work? This is an ideal moment to introduce science in a more purposeful way.
Science as a tactile experience
Starting 26 May, I am launching a new 5-week English Preschool Science programme. These 45-minute sessions are designed for the energy levels and attention spans of 3 and 4-year-olds. This is the same age my son was when we started our kitchen experiments.
Science for a three-year-old is entirely hands-on. It is the "Aha!" moment when a magnet pulls a paperclip across the table, or the focus of watching two colours swirl together to create a brand-new one. When a preschooler predicts whether an object will sink or float, they are practising logic and resilience. The lab is a space where there are no "mistakes," only new things to discover.
Language in action
Because we are working in English, these sessions provide a natural way to build vocabulary. We use words like liquid, solid, pull, or erupt while our hands are busy with experiments. Connecting a word to a physical action helps young brains absorb language much more effectively than traditional learning. It allows children to experience the meaning of a word through their own actions.
The upcoming schedule:
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26 May: Introduction to Science
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2 June: Weather
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9 June: Colours
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16 June: Magnets
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23 June: Volcanoes
Is your child ready for the Lab?
If your little one is ready for more purposeful discovery, they are very welcome to join. This is a great opportunity for them to join a fresh group and start their scientific journey in a relaxed, supportive environment.
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