Course Content

This professional development course serves as an ideal introduction for early childhood educators new to STEM integration, and as a valuable refresher for experienced practitioners. It comprehensively explores how Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) can be meaningfully embedded into early childhood education. This course will equip you to create dynamic STEM-based learning environments where children naturally develop confidence, creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills through play. ​

  • Module 1: The Role of STEM in Early Childhood Education

    Explore what STEM means in an early learning context. Recognise the value of STEM for young children’s development. Identify how children engage with STEM through play, experimentation, and inquiry.

  • Module 2: Connecting Key Curriculum Frameworks to STEM

    Connect STEM to the Early Years Learning Framework (V2.0) and the National Quality Framework. Explore how STEM contributes to responsive teaching and child-led learning.

  • Module 3: Theoretical Foundations of STEM in Early Education

    Identify key learning theories that underpin STEM in early childhood education. Explore the influence of theorists including Piaget, Vygotsky, Froebel, and Papert. Reflect on the educator’s role as co-learner and guide.

  • Module 4: An Early Childhood STEM Pedagogy

    Explore the key principles of a strong early childhood STEM pedagogy. Understand how a clearly defined STEM approach supports intentional teaching. Reflect on your teaching philosophy and define your own approach to STEM education

  • Module 5: Practical Strategies for Implementing Play-based STEM

    Plan and implement engaging, hands-on STEM experiences. Create STEM-rich indoor and outdoor play-based learning environments. Use observation, questioning, and intentional teaching to extend children’s STEM thinking.

Course curriculum

    1. The Role of STEM in Early Childhood Education

    1. Connecting Key Curriculum Frameworks to STEM

    1. Theoretical Foundations of STEM in Early Education

    1. An Early Childhood STEM pedagogy

    1. Practical strategies for Implementing Play-based STEM

    2. STEM in Early Education Quiz

About this course

  • $149.00
  • 6 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

Your Presenter: Simone Brand

Simone is the founder of Learn Play Thrive, bringing an incredible depth of knowledge and experience from her 15-year career in early childhood education. This includes eight years dedicated to meticulously planning, developing, and operating two 130-place Early Learning Centres from the ground up on the NSW Central Coast. Her extensive background spans roles as an educator, room leader, Educational Leader, Nominated Supervisor, primary school teacher, centre developer, owner, and Approved Provider. Driven by a passion for continuous improvement, Simone's vision is to cultivate confident, happy children with a strong love for learning.

Let's learn, play and thrive together!

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