Enjoy a day full of lights, colours and optical illusions. Explore the land of mirrors, colourful shadows and nature’s paint palette.

Appreciate the magic of colour, mirrors and shadows through the eyes of a child. Discover the empowering effects of child-led inquiry projects in early childhood and become immersed in your own inquiry project.

This STEM learning opportunity will help you:

discover the potential of inquiry projects for effective practice in early childhood education
create a stimulating environment for children to support the collaborative and innovative spirit of your group
collect ideas for inquiry projects that scaffold children’s learning and development
explore children’s concepts of colours, mirrors and shadows
understand the fundamentals of visual perception
benefit from the exchange with like-minded educators and reflect on your current practice
feel confident in unlocking the wonders of STEM.

You will also receive comprehensive materials with lots of STEM ideas and information about inquiry-based practices.

Topic learning objectives

Discovering the potential of inquiry projects in early childhood education
Fostering children’s collaborative and innovative spirit through inquiry projects
Scaffolding children’s concepts of colours, mirrors and shadows

Good to know: This workshop provides educators and teachers with a variety of tools and educational concepts to meet a range of requirements of the NQF and the EYLF.

Little Scientists Water, Air, Optics and Acoustics workshops are endorsed to provide TQI Registered Professional Development for teachers. Each workshop counts as 5 hours of PD. This workshop topic is currently in-progress to become TQI Registered and not yet confirmed.

Parking: Parking is available within the vicinity of the venue

Further information: Wear clothing suitable for hands-on activities and experiments.

Cost: $200 per participant. Ticket cost includes morning and afternoon tea. Please BYO lunch.

Who? This workshop is suitable for all educators and teachers and prior STEM knowledge is not required.

Facilitators: Chloe Brewer, Little Scientists trainer

Bring a friend. We know from experience that people who come along with a friend or colleague tend to get more out of the workshop. If you know someone who’d benefit from this workshop, send them this link to find out more and join your workshop.

Please note: The workshop is for educators and teachers only and it is not suitable for children to attend.

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

Terms and Conditions.

Completing this workshop will contribute 5 hours and 30 minutes of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Registered PD addressing Standard Descriptors 2.1.2, 3.3.2 and 6.2.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

Contact the host of Little Scientists STEM Optics Workshop, Greenway ACT