Understanding the World videos and resources for little explorers.
Help young children explore people, places, nature and technology with fun animated videos, songs and classroom resources that build curiosity about the world around them.
Designed for early years, EYFS, Reception, preschool, pre-K, kindergarten and early elementary learners, Silly School supports children as they learn about everyday experiences, communities, animals, seasons, environments and simple technology.
What’s included?
Bright, simple resources for early world discovery.
Songs
Catchy songs that help young children remember simple ideas about people, places, animals, seasons and the world around them.
Videos
Fun animated videos that introduce everyday experiences, communities, environments, nature and simple technology in a child-friendly way.
Resources
Downloadable worksheets, posters and classroom materials to support early discussion, observation and curiosity.
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People and places
Help children make sense of everyday life.
Support early years, preschool and kindergarten learners as they explore familiar people, local places, communities and different environments through simple, child-friendly videos and resources.
People and communities
Places and environments
Everyday experiences
Nature and seasons
Encourage curiosity about the natural world.
Help young learners notice, name and talk about the world outside, from animals and plants to weather, seasons and simple changes they can observe in everyday life.
Animals and living things
Seasons and weather
Plants, nature and change
Technology and discovery
Make early discovery feel exciting and accessible.
Support children as they begin to talk about simple technology, different ways people live, how things work and the everyday discoveries that help them understand the world around them.
Simple technology
How things work
Curiosity and discovery
How teachers use it
Early years resources for real classroom moments.
Use Silly School Understanding the World videos, songs and printable resources to spark discussion, introduce new ideas, support observation and help young children talk about people, places, nature, communities and technology.
Circle time
Start conversations with short videos that help children talk about what they notice, know and wonder.
Topic introductions
Introduce animals, seasons, places, communities and everyday technology in a simple, visual way.
Vocabulary support
Help children learn and use words for people, places, nature, weather, living things and the world around them.
Print and explore
Use worksheets, posters and classroom resources to support early discussion, observation and curiosity.
Quick questions
Understanding the World resource FAQs
What does Understanding the World (Science and Social Studies) cover?
Understanding the World — known internationally as Science and Social Studies for early years — covers people, communities, places, environments, animals, living things, seasons, weather, nature, simple technology and everyday discovery.
Is this suitable for EYFS, preschool, pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms?
Yes. These videos, songs and resources are made for Early Years/EYFS, Reception, preschool, pre-K and Kindergarten learners (ages 3–5), and work well in early elementary classrooms too.
What types of resources are included?
Many topics include videos and songs, often paired with downloadable worksheets and posters to support early discussion, observation, vocabulary and curiosity.
Can I use these videos during circle time or whole-class teaching?
Yes. The videos work well for circle time, carpet time, topic introductions, whole-class discussion, observation prompts and quick learning moments during the school day.
Can these resources support child-led learning?
Yes. Use the videos, songs and printables to spark questions, extend children's interests, introduce new vocabulary and support conversations about the world around them.
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