Early YearsAges 0-2Science

Free Forces Worksheets for Early Years

Push, pull, gravity, and motion. Download free printable science worksheets designed for Early Years students (ages 0-2), aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

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What Your Child Will Learn

Understand key concepts in forces
Apply forces skills to solve problems
Build confidence with forces through practice
Develop fluency appropriate for Early Years

Sample Forces Questions for Early Years

Here are examples of the types of questions your child will practice:

1

What is a push?

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2

Give an example of a pull

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3

What makes things fall down?

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4

Why does a ball stop rolling?

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5

Name something that uses a push force

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Skills Your Child Will Build

Physics understanding
Cause and effect
Scientific enquiry
Prediction

Real-World Applications

Understanding forces helps children in everyday situations:

Sports
Engineering
Safety
Understanding machines

Common Mistakes to Watch For

Help your child avoid these common forces mistakes:

  • !Not reading questions carefully
  • !Rushing through problems
  • !Not checking answers
  • !Missing key steps

Learning Progression

After mastering these foundations, students will progress to more complex forces skills in Key Stage 2, building on the concepts learned here.

Tips for Teaching Forces

1Practice forces regularly for best results
2Start with easier problems and gradually increase difficulty
3Use the answer key to identify areas needing more practice
4Relate forces to real-world situations when possible

More Science Topics for Early Years

Human BodyPlantsAnimalsElectricityLightSound

Forces for Other Age Groups

Nursery

Ages 3-4

Reception

Ages 4-5

Key Stage 1

Ages 5-7

Key Stage 2

Ages 7-11

Key Stage 3

Ages 11-14

GCSE

Ages 14-16

A-Level

Ages 16-18

Frequently Asked Questions

What forces topics are covered in these worksheets?▼
Our forces worksheets for Early Years cover all aspects of push, pull, gravity, and motion as required by the UK National Curriculum. Each worksheet is designed to build skills progressively from foundation to challenge level.
Are these forces worksheets suitable for Early Years?▼
Yes, these worksheets are specifically designed for Early Years students (ages 0-2). The content difficulty and question types are carefully matched to National Curriculum expectations for this age group.
How can I use these forces worksheets effectively?▼
We recommend 15-20 minutes of focused practice per session. Use the worksheets to reinforce concepts taught at school, identify areas needing more practice, and build confidence. Every worksheet includes an answer key for easy self-assessment.
Do the forces worksheets include answer keys?▼
Yes, every worksheet comes with a complete answer key on a separate page. This makes it easy for parents to check homework, teachers to mark work, and students to self-assess their understanding.

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