Water STEM workshop

Early STEM in co-constructed environments

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.

About this workshop

During this hands-on workshop, you will create a co-constructed learning environment by exploring water. You will investigate the concepts of free exploration, prompted exploration and demonstration and discuss their role in inquiry-based practices.

You will be given the opportunity to critically reflect on the challenges and successes in your current STEM practices, explore your role in a co-constructed environment and practise documenting children’s learning.

By the end of this workshop, you will be equipped with real-life ideas on how to create a nurturing setting for children to explore STEM in age-appropriate ways.

This workshop aligns with the principles, practices and outcomes of the EYLF, NQF and the Australian Curriculum.

Topic description

This STEM learning opportunity will help you:

understand the important role of inquiry-based learning in early childhood education
learn how to create a co-constructed learning environment
investigate the concepts of free exploration, prompted exploration and demonstration and discuss their role in inquiry-based practices
benefit from the exchange with like-minded educators and reflect on your current practice
investigate the different aggregate states and test the solubility of different substances and explore water with all your senses
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.

Who should do this course?

This workshop is designed for early childhood educators and teachers, educational leaders and leaders with managerial responsibilities.

There are no prerequisites for this STEM Water workshop. Prior STEM knowledge is not required.

Something to think about before the workshop:

How much guidance to I provide when exploring with children?
How do I feel about STEM?

Feedback from previous Water workshops

Thought-provoking

Thanks for an active, thought-provoking day.

STEM workshops

2018-10-02T10:55:19+10:00

Anna, Sydney

Thanks for an active, thought-provoking day.

https://littlescientists.org.au/testimonials/thought-provoking/

Enriched everyone’s strength

I loved how clear and detailed the hand outs were. Group discussions were facilitated supporting and enriching everyone’s strength.

STEM workshops

2019-05-22T09:43:07+10:00

Water workshop, ACT

I loved how clear and detailed the hand outs were. Group discussions were facilitated supporting and enriching everyone’s strength.

https://littlescientists.org.au/testimonials/enriched-everyones-strength/

Hands on activities

Lots of discussion and hands on activities.

STEM workshops

2019-05-22T09:44:25+10:00

Water workshop, WA

Lots of discussion and hands on activities.

https://littlescientists.org.au/testimonials/hands-on-activities/

Wanting to do more

Wanting to do more workshops.

STEM workshops

2018-10-22T14:58:20+11:00

Water workshop, ACT

Wanting to do more workshops.

https://littlescientists.org.au/testimonials/wanting-more/

100% engaging

100% engaging, fantastic presenters and lots of time to discuss concepts and ideas.

STEM workshops

2019-07-30T15:56:43+10:00

Water workshop, Wilcannia

100% engaging, fantastic presenters and lots of time to discuss concepts and ideas.

https://littlescientists.org.au/testimonials/engaging-presenters/

Hands-on STEM experience

We got hands-on experience of STEM and built on effective ways to provide experiences, and documenting using the inquiry cycle and ELYF.

STEM workshops

2018-10-15T10:33:59+11:00

Water workshop, Sydney

We got hands-on experience of STEM and built on effective ways to provide experiences, and documenting using the inquiry cycle and ELYF.

https://littlescientists.org.au/testimonials/hands-on-experience-of-stem/

I left with a wealth of knowledge

This was a fantastic workshop, I learned so much. I came in not sure what I was going to do, and I was very nervous. Within the hour I knew this was going to be a fantastic day, the nerves settled, and I left with a wealth of knowledge.

STEM workshops

2018-10-30T14:43:42+11:00

Kayla Cooper, from Discovery Early Learning Centres Ravenswood, Launceston

https://littlescientists.org.au/testimonials/i-left-with-a-wealth-of-knowledge/