This is NOT a dinosaur
Not all fossils are dinosaurs. Not all animals that lived millions of years ago were dinosaurs. What makes a dinosaur a dinosaur? How can you distinguish them from other species?
Reflect
Below we share our thoughts on pedagogy and inquiry-based STEM learning. Join us in investigating questions like: How can I provide good mathematical learning when my own experience of the subject in school was so negative? Or how does STEM help to grow children’s self-confidence?
If you are interested in more in-depth discussions of a variety of topics relating to early childhood education, have a look at our upcoming STEM Hour webinars.
6 reasons Little Scientists inspires a growth mindset
Children are naturally curious and believe that they can always learn more skills and find out more. How does the Little Scientists program support this attitude towards learning?
5 ways STEM boosts children’s self-confidence
Early STEM education is much more than learning about science, technology, engineering and maths. How does early STEM exploration help the children develop their self-confidence?
Fresh air, free play and focused minds
Free unstructured outdoor play is important for children’s motor, social skills and language development. How do educators best balance guidance and safety with free exploration?
STEM leaders in early childhood education
Find out how inquiry-based practices support the STEM learning experience. Every educator – including you! – can facilitate joyful STEM education in early childhood services.
Integrating Indigenous perspectives
Integrating Indigenous perspectives into early childhood environments brings benefits for all children, as well as educators. Some ideas may help shape a more holistic approach.
What to do with a dinosaur question
It is possible to take an inquiry-based approach to factual dinosaur questions. Hayley demonstrates how facts don’t have to end the questioning but rather start new conversations.
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?
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.