STEM certification
Become a Little Scientists House to identify your service’s commitment to hands-on, inquiry-based STEM education.
Why become a Little Scientists House?
Recognition for best practice in schools and early childhood settings is important.
The Little Scientists House STEM certification program identifies to your children, parents, peers and the wider community, your service’s commitment to hands-on, inquiry-based STEM education.
It is designed to recognise services and schools that promote an active learning environment, incorporating best practice elements such as inquiry-based learning, metacognition and co-construction.
RECEIVE:
- STEM resources
- Digital certification stamp
- Promotion
- Support
- House plaque
We are currently assessing the Little Scientists House applications we received as part of the Early STEM Award. From 1 October 2022, the next round of Little Scientists House applications will open. We are transitioning the applications to an online portal so from 1 October, you can apply for that next round. Applications will be accepted from 1 October until 1 December 2022. You will find more information about the process on this page when the applications open.
What can I do to prepare for my Little Scientists House certification?
Little Scientists House certification entitles you to...
PD & Support
Free STEM Hour webinars and ongoing support from the Little Scientists team.
Digital stamp
A digital certification stamp to use on your website and marketing.
Promotion
A listing and link to your service on the Little Scientists House map.
Resources
STEM project book and STEM provocation cards
Plaque
A personalised Little Scientists House plaque to display at your service.
Find a Little Scientists House
Explore an interactive map of certified Little Scientists Houses across Australia.