Celebrate National Science Week 2025 in style with our National Science Week 2025 Wristbands! These fun and flexible wristbands are a creative way for students to show their love of science while reflecting on the 2025 theme - Decoding the Universe. Whether used as a quiet activity, warm-up task, or part of a celebration, these wristbands are sure to bring colour and meaning to your week of science learning.

Students can choose from wristbands with pre-designed images to colour in, or a blank version where they can add their own drawings, messages, or scientific symbols. As they colour and create, students are encouraged to think about the wonders of science - from space and time to forces, energy, and inventions - and how these things help us better understand the universe.

These printable wristbands are easy to prep and perfect for any classroom celebration. They provide a simple yet impactful way for students to express their curiosity and pride in being part of a learning community that values exploration, discovery, and science.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Engage with the 2025 National Science Week theme - Decoding the Universe
• ✅ Reflect on the value of science and its role in understanding the world
• ✅ Promote creativity and self-expression through colouring and design
• ✅ Foster a sense of pride and belonging during science-focused events
• ✅ Support fine motor development through cutting and colouring

What’s Included:

• Black-and-white wristbands with science-themed designs for students to colour
• Blank wristband template for student-designed creations
• Print-friendly layout for A4 paper - 3 wristbands per page

Materials Needed:

• Printed wristbands (1 per student)
• Coloured pencils, crayons, or markers
• Scissors
• Sticky tape or stapler for fastening

How to Use:

1. Introduce the 2025 National Science Week theme - Decoding the Universe - and discuss what it means with your class.
2. Distribute the wristbands and invite students to choose a pre-made design or create their own on the blank template.
3. Encourage students to colour thoughtfully and add personal touches, including a science message or question on the inside.
4. Cut out and fit the wristbands, fastening them with tape or a stapler.
5. Wear them throughout the week to celebrate science learning and spark conversation.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a launch activity to kick off National Science Week
• 💡 Add to morning work tubs as a calm and creative starter
• 💡 Display wristbands temporarily around the room before students wear them
• 💡 Pair with a science-themed read-aloud or space video to set the tone
• 💡 Use them as tickets to enter a science fair or classroom experiment station

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Print on lightweight cardstock for extra durability
• 💛 Pre-cut for younger students to simplify the task
• 💛 Encourage students to include science terms, formulas, or diagrams in their designs
• 💛 Create a class photo wearing the wristbands to commemorate Science Week

Our National Science Week 2025 Wristbands are a simple yet meaningful way to build excitement around science. They help students reflect, personalise their learning, and proudly show off their curiosity as they dive into the universe of discovery.

Be sure to check out our other National Science Week resources!