Marvellous Machines

Project overview

This interest-led main project teaches children about the technology that is part of their daily lives and how machines help us. The project gives children the opportunity to build and create marvellous machines.

What’s included

Marvellous Machines is a comprehensive subject project that boasts an array of essentials including:

  • 17

    Nursery activities

  • 47

    Reception activities

  • 25

    Enhanced provision activities

  • 64

    Resources

  • Did you know?

Project scope

Marvellous Machines provides a structured approach to science, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Subject

  • Communication and language

  • Expressive arts and design

  • Literacy

  • Mathematics

  • Personal, social and emotional development

  • Physical development

  • Understanding the world

Topics

  • Design

  • Household appliances

  • Machines

  • Online safety

  • Technology

Looking for a full curriculum?

If youโ€™re looking for inspiring lessons and resources across the whole curriculum, then the Cornerstones Curriculum offers everything you need for single or multi-year groups, with a collection of projects designed by subject experts to support teachers and subject leaders at every level of subject knowledge.