Science club for preschoolers Enquire Now Dive into STEM for early learners! Help your preschoolers understand more about their world with science enrichment classes run by experienced educators & linked to the EYLF. These series of 10-week courses are developed to introduce young children to science using familiar toys and materials. The aim of the course is to develop in children an enthusiasm for further learning in science and encourage active exploration of their world. The science club for preschoolers has been created to prepare children for entering school and is perfect for children aged 3 to 5. Trustpilot Quick Links Past projects Requirements Cost per Science Show Free Science Resources Back to Preschool Science Visits 150 Free Experiments Fizzics in the Media Early Years Learning Framework Learning Outcomes for all of our preschool science workshops Early Years Learning Framework Learning Outcomes 1.2 Develop emerging autonomy, interdependence, resilience and sense of agency 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity. 4.2 Children develop a range of skills and processes such as problem solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating. 4.3 Children transfer and adapt what they have learned from one context to another. 4.4 Children resource their own learning through connecting with people, place, technologies and natural and processed materials. 5.1 Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes. ELYF links to all of our preschool science workshops Victorian Curriculum Objects and parts of the world around us have names and particular characteristics (VCSSU021) Objects can move in different ways (VCSSU025) Supported to engage in simple scientific inquiry (VCSIS026) Supported to use the senses to identify some characteristics (VCSIS027) Make links between observations and findings (VCSIS029) Use pictures, symbols, concrete objects and/or simple familiar words to facilitate communication (VCSIS030) Science is about exploring the world around me (VCSSU031) Actively join in exploration of familiar objects and events (VCSIS036) Use both general terms and simple, scientific vocabulary to begin to describe their activities and observations (VCSIS040) Engaging science for early learners Format Each week we work with your children over a 45-minute session. Typically run at 10:00am, Your group of 3 to 5-year-old children will join us in one of your rooms for a lesson around a specific topic (eg. light & colour). The lesson format consists of both demonstrations and exploratory hands-on activities run off your tables 10 week unit of work *If you have had us before, we will can run another set of experiments! Objectives To encourage cooperation and manipulative play and to demonstrate that; chemical reactions involve a change mirrors reflect light white light is made of many colours. magnets are attracted to themselves and the metal iron. vibrations make sound. energy is needed to make objects move Lesson content (changed each term) Each lesson runs for 45 minutes, with the help of the Preschool teachers in the room as well. Week 1: Sound requires vibrations straw flutes thunder drum boom whackers, hand clappers, sound tubes and others singing bell & rod Week 2: White light is made of colours (requires a darkened room) coloured lights and shadows bubbles & rainbows disco balls, mirrors, lenses, colour mixers 3D glasses Newtons colour wheel Week 3: Chemical reactions involve change bicarbonate soda and vinegar reactions the change in a sparkler butter making lemon juice painting slime making Week 4: Chemical reactions involve change vinegar and bicarbonate soda reactions & rockets the ‘disappearing water trick’ colour changes using cabbage juice and others Week 5: Movement requires energy spinning magnet wheels spinning tops and gears Balance birds Tornadoes in a bottle Mega-hoberman sphere stomp rocket Week 6: Movement requires energy pinhead models LP record spin rubber band cars marble runs Week 7: Magnets stick to each other and iron metal magnets of varying shapes and sizes magnets and enclosed iron filings magnets and compasses Week 8: Electricity is in your home safety talk simple circuits using batteries, lights and cables Week 9: Living things and your senses face model smell detective human body torso model and x-rays sherbet making 3D Glasses Week 10: Other living things Animal x-rays Insect and leaf rubbings Lifecycles Parts of plants Finding slaters The above describes the first term of lessons. Once we have delivered this at your centre we can work with you on the following term of lessons. There is also an option for us to run a STEM accelerator for your teachers too! Requirements Appropriate for ages 3 to 5 years with a maximum of 30 children per class. Please note that we are not permitted to cater for children under the age of 3. Chairs are not required. Duration 45 minutes, set up time 30 minutes and pack up time 30 minutes During Social Distancing – Contact us and we’ll tailor a program to suit both your school and the State’s social distancing requirements. Further details here Cost $4500 GST Free for 10 x 45 minute workshops. Call 1300 856 828, or use this form to enquire or make a booking for your preschool. For preschools outside of metropolitan areas please contact us to discuss how this workshop can visit your school as part of a regional visit We don’t charge per student as we know that this causes an additional administrative load on your office. Most preschools tend to fill the science workshops & shows based on our recommended maximum number of students. If you have any questions please contact us. Trustpilot Find out more here Enquire Now Extension Ideas! Online course: Teaching Science in Early Childhood An entire year of science lessons for early learners Practical & linked to the Early Years Learning Framework Learning Outcomes 3.5 hours of on-demand videos Printable resource sheets & materials lists Attribute as teacher-identified teacher professional development hours Read More Online course: Teaching Science in Early Childhood An entire year of science lessons for early learners Practical & linked to the Early Years Learning Framework Learning Outcomes 3.5 hours of on-demand videos Printable resource sheets & materials lists Attribute as teacher-identified teacher professional development hours Read More Fizzics Education Awards Related Shows Little Science Big Fun Show Ages 3 to 5 years Maximum 60 students Show 45 minutes Physical Science Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Australian Capital Territory Early Childhood Read More Enquire Now Little Life Workshop Ages 3 to 5 years Maximum 30 students Workshop 60 minutes Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Australian Capital Territory Early Childhood Biological Science Human Endeavor Read More Enquire Now Science Full Day Accelerator – Preschool We often hear from preschool teachers of their need for more support to create consistently effective science learning. This workshop trains and equips early learning educators to design and deliver awesome science lessons that directly address the new curriculum with easily accessible and cost-effective materials. Human Endeavor Mathematics Physical Science Science Inquiry New South Wales Victoria Biological Science Queensland Chemical Science Australian Capital Territory Digital Technologies Early Childhood Earth and Space Teacher Professional Development Health and Physical Education Read More Enquire Now
Early Years Learning Framework Learning Outcomes 1.2 Develop emerging autonomy, interdependence, resilience and sense of agency 4.1 Children develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity. 4.2 Children develop a range of skills and processes such as problem solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating. 4.3 Children transfer and adapt what they have learned from one context to another. 4.4 Children resource their own learning through connecting with people, place, technologies and natural and processed materials. 5.1 Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes. ELYF links to all of our preschool science workshops Victorian Curriculum Objects and parts of the world around us have names and particular characteristics (VCSSU021) Objects can move in different ways (VCSSU025) Supported to engage in simple scientific inquiry (VCSIS026) Supported to use the senses to identify some characteristics (VCSIS027) Make links between observations and findings (VCSIS029) Use pictures, symbols, concrete objects and/or simple familiar words to facilitate communication (VCSIS030) Science is about exploring the world around me (VCSSU031) Actively join in exploration of familiar objects and events (VCSIS036) Use both general terms and simple, scientific vocabulary to begin to describe their activities and observations (VCSIS040)
Format Each week we work with your children over a 45-minute session. Typically run at 10:00am, Your group of 3 to 5-year-old children will join us in one of your rooms for a lesson around a specific topic (eg. light & colour). The lesson format consists of both demonstrations and exploratory hands-on activities run off your tables 10 week unit of work *If you have had us before, we will can run another set of experiments! Objectives To encourage cooperation and manipulative play and to demonstrate that; chemical reactions involve a change mirrors reflect light white light is made of many colours. magnets are attracted to themselves and the metal iron. vibrations make sound. energy is needed to make objects move Lesson content (changed each term) Each lesson runs for 45 minutes, with the help of the Preschool teachers in the room as well. Week 1: Sound requires vibrations straw flutes thunder drum boom whackers, hand clappers, sound tubes and others singing bell & rod Week 2: White light is made of colours (requires a darkened room) coloured lights and shadows bubbles & rainbows disco balls, mirrors, lenses, colour mixers 3D glasses Newtons colour wheel Week 3: Chemical reactions involve change bicarbonate soda and vinegar reactions the change in a sparkler butter making lemon juice painting slime making Week 4: Chemical reactions involve change vinegar and bicarbonate soda reactions & rockets the ‘disappearing water trick’ colour changes using cabbage juice and others Week 5: Movement requires energy spinning magnet wheels spinning tops and gears Balance birds Tornadoes in a bottle Mega-hoberman sphere stomp rocket Week 6: Movement requires energy pinhead models LP record spin rubber band cars marble runs Week 7: Magnets stick to each other and iron metal magnets of varying shapes and sizes magnets and enclosed iron filings magnets and compasses Week 8: Electricity is in your home safety talk simple circuits using batteries, lights and cables Week 9: Living things and your senses face model smell detective human body torso model and x-rays sherbet making 3D Glasses Week 10: Other living things Animal x-rays Insect and leaf rubbings Lifecycles Parts of plants Finding slaters The above describes the first term of lessons. Once we have delivered this at your centre we can work with you on the following term of lessons. There is also an option for us to run a STEM accelerator for your teachers too!
Online course: Teaching Science in Early Childhood An entire year of science lessons for early learners Practical & linked to the Early Years Learning Framework Learning Outcomes 3.5 hours of on-demand videos Printable resource sheets & materials lists Attribute as teacher-identified teacher professional development hours Read More
Online course: Teaching Science in Early Childhood An entire year of science lessons for early learners Practical & linked to the Early Years Learning Framework Learning Outcomes 3.5 hours of on-demand videos Printable resource sheets & materials lists Attribute as teacher-identified teacher professional development hours Read More
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