Working Scientifically: Year 1 Question Prompts & Sentence Stems – 13 Cards

Support science talk, questioning and simple science writing with this set of 13 printable Working Scientifically prompt cards and sentence stems. The cards help pupils observe, predict, explain and talk about what they find out during practical science learning.

What’s included

• 7 question and discussion prompt cards.
• 6 sentence stem cards.
• 13 full-colour printable cards in total.
• Bright, child-friendly illustrations.
• Prompts include: I notice…, I wonder…, What do you think will happen?, How could we find out?, What is the same?, What is different? and What do you notice?
• Sentence stems include: I can explain…, I found out…, I observed…, I predict…, Our results… and We tested…

Great for

• Science working walls.
• Working Scientifically displays.
• Science enquiry areas.
• Speaking and listening support.
• Simple science writing support.

Printing & use

• Download the ZIP file(s), unzip them on your device, then print the pages you need.
• Print on white paper or card for best results.
• Cut out the cards, letters, labels or display pieces as needed.
• Laminate for longer-term classroom use.

Important information

• This is a digital download. No physical item will be sent.
• Colours may vary depending on screen, printer and paper settings.
• For personal classroom or educational use only. Not for resale, sharing or redistribution.
• AI transparency: This resource may have been developed with support from AI tools during the ideas, drafting, design or illustration process. The final resource has been reviewed, edited and prepared by Primary Teacher Store before being listed for sale.