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Previous webinars

Spatial skills in early years – setting the foundation for future maths & STEM success

Strong spatial skills predict future success in mathematics and STEM. But what exactly are these skills, and why is it important to start developing them in the early years?

Spatial reasoning is an ability to manipulate objects and images in your mind, imagine things from a different point of view, and know how different objects relate to one another. You’d be using your spatial reasoning skills when building IKEA furniture or reading a map.

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STEM in preschool – how to help all children be future-ready

Today’s preschool children will work in jobs not yet imagined. And they’ll need STEM thinking and skills to thrive in a highly technical and digitised world.

We know that girls, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and students from low socio-economic backgrounds have low STEM participation rates and are less likely to study or work in STEM after school. Students from remote, rural and regional areas are also falling behind in STEM education.

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Using picture books to teach STEM in preschool – with Kym Simoncini

Picture books may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of teaching STEM to preschool children. We know that reading picture books aloud helps children learn about the world and promote language development. But did you know you can use them as a hook to explore and teach STEM?

Reading books with embedded STEM topics can help children feel confident that they can do STEM and want to do STEM.

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STEM and the updated EYLF
Simple ways to connect play-based learning and Intentionality

The updated EYLF outlines a stronger connection between play-based learning and intentionality. It also introduces a greater focus on digital play, mathematical thinking, science and digital technologies. But what does this mean in practical terms?

In this 30-minute webinar, we’ll explore the updated EYLF and how this will affect early child education.

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What does STEM in preschool look like?
It’s something you already do every day

STEM education is happening in centres every day – you might just call it something different. Sorting objects, making patterns, describing position, water, or block play. They’re all part of STEM teaching moments.

In this 30-minute webinar, we’ll talk about STEM and discover how many of the everyday activities you do in your centre are already STEM-based.

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