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Podcast: Conceptual PlayLab with Prof Marilyn Fleer
October 17, 2021
Conceptual Playworld is an imaginary scenario created by an educator where early learners are invited to go on imaginary journeys, meet and solve challenges, and learn STEM concepts – all while playing. We chat with laureate Professor Marilyn Fleer from Monash University to learn more.
4 Ways To Introduce Toddlers To Tech And Science
September 9, 2020
The wonders of science and technology might seem like overly-complicated topics for little minds, but there are lots of creative ways you can approach introducing them. Today, even toddlers are able to pick up new technologies much faster than we ever could, and while there is an important discussion to...
Ideas for teaching STEM in preschool
July 16, 2020
Teaching STEM for preschoolers is highly rewarding for both educators and kids alike! We explore the essential elements of a preschool STEM lesson
Podcast: Early Learning STEM Australia
November 11, 2019
We speak with Kym Simoncini and Matt Bacon as they describe the work being done by Early Learning STEM Australia (ELSA) project to assist 100 centres from across Australia use apps and picture books for helping preschoolers understand patterns, map making, encoding and decoding, and investigations.
Science experiments for preschoolers with water
January 24, 2019
Science experiments for preschoolers using water are easy to set up and certainly don't cost the earth. Time for some fun :)
Tips for explaining abstract concepts to early learners
June 4, 2018
Making key concepts understandable for young children Explaining science & technology to early learners can be quite the challenge, especially when the ideas you want to convey are difficult for kids to visualise. In this article, we look into some ways to break down the communication challenge and make your...
Science in Blaze and the Monster Machines
December 3, 2017
Preschool STEM on TV! Science for preschoolers! Since 2014, Nickelodeon has run Blaze and Monster Machines, an animated cartoon series designed to bring science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts to preschool children. Created by Jeff Borkin and Ellen Martin, Blaze and the Monster Machines highlights concepts such as friction, trajectories,...
Accelerating STEM in Preschools
October 20, 2017
Little Scientists Australia is a nation-wide accelerator program for preschool teachers wanting to make STEM shine for early learners. Funded by the Australian Federal Government and supported by PwC, the Little Scientists team is helping prepare young minds by building capacity.
Essential components of a STEM lesson
July 20, 2017
It all about the Engineering Design Process! When it comes to teaching kids about the design process in the real works, nothing beats a STEAM lesson (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Mathematics all meshed together). Students love a project-based lesson where they can explore their creativity to solve challenges using...
Our comprehensive guide to SLIME!
May 30, 2017
Why slime? They're making it at home, at school, and even selling it on the internet! Slime-making is the latest fad sweeping across the globe. We've combed the internet to bring you this extensive list of recipes, ideas and the science of slime!
Why establishing science clubs for preschoolers works
May 26, 2017
Adam Selinger from the Children’s Discovery Museum in Wollongong discusses why establishing science clubs in libraries for children under 5 years old through the Little Bang Discovery Club has been such a success. We also chat about the importance of allowing kids to guide their own learning and experience failures...
How to pick a great educational science toy
April 12, 2017
What do we look for in science toys? Science educational toys, they're everywhere! A trip to the shopping mall will take you quickly past racks of toys and gizmos, each proclaiming a variety of educational benefits that be gained. The question is, are the claims for these educational toys all...
Robo Wunderkind: early years robotics & blocks combined
April 6, 2017
Building robots just got better Delivering school STEM workshops across the country is such a rewarding job, especially when you get to hear from motivated teachers about the new edtech solutions they've come across! This week was one of these weeks where we heard about Robo Wunderkind, a combination of...
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I just wanted to pass on how much the staff and students really enjoyed it and how perfect it was to launch our science week activities. The students were enthralled, educated and entertained – a perfect trifecta!
-Caulfield Grammar School – Big Science Big FunThanks so much for presenting at our school on Monday. Our students enjoyed the show.
-Greenvale Primary School – Big Science Big FunFizzics Education curated a thoughtful and hands-on experience for the children, incorporating practical, skill-based learning activities and followed by a science presentation at the end of the event involving liquid nitrogen. This was delivered safely and effectively, capturing both the children and the parents for the duration of the presentation.
-Macquarie Bank – Family Fun DayFizzics Education ran a show today at our school and it was wonderful. He was a great facilitator and the show was age appropriate and well done.
-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big FunI just wanted to pass on how much the staff and students really enjoyed it and how perfect it was to launch our science week activities. The students were enthralled, educated and entertained – a perfect trifecta!
-Caulfield Grammar School – Big Science Big FunThanks so much for presenting at our school on Monday. Our students enjoyed the show.
-Greenvale Primary School – Big Science Big FunFizzics Education curated a thoughtful and hands-on experience for the children, incorporating practical, skill-based learning activities and followed by a science presentation at the end of the event involving liquid nitrogen. This was delivered safely and effectively, capturing both the children and the parents for the duration of the presentation.
-Macquarie Bank – Family Fun DayFizzics Education ran a show today at our school and it was wonderful. He was a great facilitator and the show was age appropriate and well done.
-Mount Zion Early learning centre – Little Science Big Fun