Early Learning & Kindergarten Science Incursions
Fun and interactive, we offer quality early learning science visits to inspire and excite!
Mad About Science 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, Queensland and ACT.
Introductory Early Learning Science Workshop
Level: Suitable for ages 3-5.
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, ACT & 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.
- $380 plus GST for a single 90 minute early learning workshop
$340 plus GST for two or more consecutive 90 minute early learning workshops
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 ages 3-5.
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, ACT & QLD
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 of three.
- $380 plus GST for a single 60 minute early learning Program-A-Bots workshop
$340 plus GST for two or more consecutive 60 minute early learning Program-A-Bots workshops
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.
- $380 plus GST for a single 60 minute early learning Living Things workshop
$340 plus GST for two or more consecutive 60 minute early learning Living Things workshops
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!
- $380 plus GST for a single 60 minute early learning Kitchen Chemistry workshop
$340 plus GST for two or more consecutive 60 minute early learning Kitchen Chemistry workshops
Electrical Circuits
Lights, noise and airborne propellers. Children will use simple Snap Circuits kits to build exciting circuits using a variety of electrical components including LEDs, motors and buzzers. There is a demonstration of how electricity is produced from sunlight, human circuits and more.
- $380 plus GST for a single 60 minute early learning Electrical Circuits workshop
$340 plus GST for two or more consecutive 60 minute early learning Electrical Circuits workshops
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 in Boronia 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
