Early Learning & Kindergarten Science Incursions
Fun and interactive, we offer quality early learning science visits to inspire and excite!
Mad About Science preschool / kindergarten workshops are aligned with the current Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework, and are based on a developmental approach suited to pre-school children aged 3-5 years. Lead by qualified and experienced facilitators, our early learning science enrichment programs are currently on offer in Victoria, NSW, and Queensland.
Introductory Early Learning Science Workshop
Level: Suitable for children aged 3-5 years.
Duration: 90 minutes
Numbers: Each workshop can cater to a maximum of 30 children. However, smaller groups have better access to equipment and the facilitator.
State: VIC, NSW & QLD
This is our most popular early learning workshop, and acts as a great general introduction to the diverse areas of science. Presented in a 90-minute format, this immersive workshop is recommended as your first Mad About Science visit. It includes whole class demonstrations as well as free exploration time.
Based on a developmental approach suited to pre-school children, six workstations are set-up to engage children in a variety of open-ended science activities.
Each table is set up with a different science theme, including magnetism, electricity, chemistry, forces, light and colour, and mini beasts. Children use the materials and activities at their own pace, supported by the presenter and your staff. Parent helpers are encouraged, ideally one adult per workstation during a session.
- $480 plus GST for a single 90 minute early learning workshop
$440 plus GST for two or more consecutive 90 minute early learning workshops
Travel surcharge also applies based on location.
Already had a Mad About Science visit? Try these other tailored early learning workshops with a focus on a more specific area of science.
Level: Suitable for children aged 4-5 years.
Duration: 60 minutes
Numbers: Each workshop can cater to a maximum of 30 children. However, smaller groups have better access to equipment and the facilitator.
State: VIC, NSW & QLD
Living Things
This workshop is full of life. Children learn the difference between living and non-living things. They look through the magnified eyes of a digital microscope, watch yeast blow up a balloon, investigate wiggly worms, and make a temporary worm home in groups. Suitable for children aged 4-5 years.
- $480 plus GST for a single 60 minute early learning Living Things workshop
$440 plus GST for two or more consecutive 60 minute early learning Living Things workshops
Travel surcharge also applies based on location.
Kitchen Chemistry
In this fun food workshop children will begin to think of the kitchen as a chemistry lab. They blow up bags with a chemical reaction, use a pH indicator, and even get to take home a bag of sweet, tongue tingling sherbet! Suitable for children aged 4-5 years.
- $480 plus GST for a single 60 minute early learning Kitchen Chemistry workshop
$440 plus GST for two or more consecutive 60 minute early learning Kitchen Chemistry workshops
Travel surcharge also applies based on location.
Program-A-Bots
An introduction to robots and programming for young children. With an intuitive interface, these engaging robots will have learners excited about simple sequencing and directional language. Children will learn how to move the robots forward, backward and side-to-side, as well as build an impressive robot track. Children work in pairs or groups. Suitable for children aged 4-5 years.
- $480 plus GST for a single 60 minute early learning Program-A-Bots workshop
$440 plus GST for two or more consecutive 60 minute early learning Program-A-Bots workshops
Travel surcharge also applies based on location.
Professional Development Workshops
For early learning educators in kindergarten and long day care
Learn how to integrate science meaningfully in any early childhood program. Immerse yourself in the world of Science!
Our 2 hour workshop is aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and examines how to integrate science into your educational setting.
Topics covered include:
- Why teach science
- What to teach
- Practical examples and hands on activities
Includes refreshments and extensive question and answer time. We have our own venue or we can come to you. Presented by qualified and experienced early learning practitioners and science teachers. Available in Victoria.
$65 plus GST per person for a 2 hour professional development workshop
