Reception Science: States of Matter – Knowledge Organiser
Support vocabulary and understanding with this Reception states of matter science knowledge organiser, designed to go alongside our full Reception States of Matter science unit.
This child-friendly reference tool introduces solids and liquids, change of state, temperature, and texture using visual prompts and simple definitions. It’s ideal for working walls, recap tasks, or early writing support during science lessons.
What’s included in this EYFS science knowledge organiser?
- Key vocabulary with EYFS-appropriate definitions (e.g. solid, liquid, melt)
- Visual icons to show changes in materials and states of matter
- Scientific enquiry prompts linked to observation and comparison
- Clear examples of simple tests and sensory exploration
Science skills developed
- Describing and comparing solids and liquids
- Using senses to explore temperature, texture and change
- Making simple observations and records using drawings or photos
This Reception science knowledge organiser links directly to all six lessons in our Scintillating Science scheme of work, supporting both scientific vocabulary and enquiry across the unit.
