Dinosaurs: Facts vs process
Many children are interested in dinosaurs. Rather than just giving them facts, how can we integrate their questions into a meaningful inquiry-based learning environment?
Free resources
Our resource section aims to support your daily practice by sparking ideas for exploration with the children and reflection on your professional journey. We also share ideas on how to initiate STEM conversations and investigations from reading popular children’s books.
Our favourite 3: Design and technologies
Fish, dinosaurs, birds – anything the children are interested in and read about in books can lead to adventures in design and technologies.
Our favourite 3: Acoustics
Are the children in your service exploring acoustics? These three picks may spark some further research into the world of sound.
Room on the broom
Explore wind, weather and sounds, design and build the perfect broom and discover different habitats inspired by this fun magical tale.
Establishing inquiry-based learning environments
Children have a right to have their ideas on climate change – and other matters impacting their future – heard. Inquiry-based learning supports them in expressing themselves.
Cultivating a variety of STEM skills in the garden
Enrich gardening by cultivating children’s STEM skills in all areas. Our head trainer Lena provides practical tips for incorporating engineering, technology and maths into the outdoor experience.
The book of stone
Every stone tells a story. This book will help you imagine and explore stones with the children – their origin, texture and memories.
Meg’s eggs
Out of three magical eggs hatch a diplodocus, a stegosaurus and a T-Rex. Find out how the witch Meg manages to avert disaster in this fun book.
Where the forest meets the sea
Experience the magical overlap of past, present and future in the collages depicting the ancient forest and deepen your connection with nature.