Have you ever met a child who is not fascinated by water?

From ice blocks to raindrops, children love to explore water from an early age.

Explore water with all your senses, investigate the different aggregate states and test the solubility of various substances. Discover how to create a nurturing learning environment through STEM inquiry with reflection on your current practice.

This STEM learning opportunity will help you:

explore water with all your senses and discover how to make the wet stuff even more exciting
investigate the different aggregate states and test the solubility of different substances
understand the important role of inquiry-based learning and co-construction
implement our inquiry-based educational approach
benefit from the exchange with other educators and teachers
feel confident in unlocking the wonders of STEM
take home information and inspiration in the Water booklet and cards you receive.T

Topic learning objectives

Creating co-constructed environments in early childhood settings
Free exploration, prompted exploration and demonstration in co-constructed environments
Water experiences as a gateway into STEM inquiry

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.

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: Lena Hammond, Little Scientists head 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.