Little Scientists Webinar

Inspire STEM - Explore Space, Play, Reflect

Come explore space with us – from Earth to the beyond. You will be delighted and inspired by our hands-on, inquiry-based approach to STEM learning.

Young children are full of questions about the world they live in: “Can you blow bubbles in Space?” “What’s the Moon made of?” “Why do astronauts float?” – Have you ever wondered how to answer their big questions?

STEM education is so much more than factual answers to complex questions and Little Scientists will show you how easy and uncomplicated it can be. In a series of live webinars, Little Scientists will introduce the concepts, methods and skills to early childhood teachers and educators. We will show you some simple techniques to cultivate children’s skills and excitement for STEM exploration, and our hands-on session will enrich your repertoire of STEM activities.

Join the force on May the 4th and explore the many aspects of space.

Webinar 1: Explore - Introduction to inquiry-based STEM learning

Date: Tuesday, 4 May 2021

Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm AEST

Overview of early STEM education and inquiry-based learning, focusing on the importance of playfulness and joy as impetuses to scientific discovery and research
Creating a rich learning environment to stimulate discoveries, enrich STEM learning opportunities and nurture curiosity in children and adults alike
Resourcing STEM activities, learning how to use what you already have for fantastic explorations

Webinar 2: Play - Hands-on STEM exploration

Date: Wednesday, 5 May 2021

Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm AEST

Interactive demonstrations of STEM explorations using items found around the home
Discovering everyday phenomena and explanations of basic scientific concepts
Learning techniques to find STEM explorations in everyday situations, making STEM accessible to young children

Webinar 3: Reflect - Process to practice

Date: Monday, 10 May 2021

Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm AEST

Reflection on what has been learned so far, what has worked well and how to overcome challenges
Discussion of next steps to integrate STEM exploration further in individual circumstances

The webinars are scheduled to run for one hour each and include a Q&A session and a networking opportunity. You will be engaged in hands-on STEM activities during the second session, for which you will receive a materials list in advance.

Little Scientists House: Completing this workshop contributes to becoming a Little Scientists House. To find out more about our national certification program click here.

Questions? Email us at workshops@littlescientists.org.au.

Completing the Inspire STEM Webinar Series – ONLINE before 31 July 2021 under NESA’s interim arrangements will contribute 3 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Accredited PD in the priority area of Delivery and assessment of Early Years Learning Framework addressing standard descriptors 2.1.2, 3.3.2, 6.2.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

Completing this online webinar series will contribute 3 hours for online workshops of ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registered PD.
To be eligible for NESA accreditation you are required to attend all three webinars live.