Travelling with a ‘Maker’s Eye’.
There is nothing quite like travelling and learning new things. It’s also a great time to reflect. I’ve spent the last month in England...
3D Printing in STEMies Club
3D printing refers to the additive manufacturing process that builds a physical object from a three-dimensional digital model created by computer-aided design software(CAD). STEMies...
STEM Ideas for Years 3 & 4
Children learn through play and discovery. Providing curious and interesting activities gives students opportunities to share their understanding and build on previous knowledge and...
Chain Reaction Creations using LittleBits.
LittleBits are small electronic blocks which snap together with magnets. We have had them in our Makerspace for quite a long time and I have...
Students Inspired by an Innovator
A great way to be inspired by others is to meet and talk. STEMies Club students started the year with an inspirational presentation from Dr James Fielding,...
Winches and Conveyor Belt Stories
This activity followed on from the skills mastered in ‘Engineering with Winches and Pulleys’
The girls viewed different types of conveyor belts and how they...
Sharing in the MarketPlace!
I was intrigued and excited to participate in a 'Marketplace' concept at a conference which was practitioner-led to develop irresistible, impactful opportunities for children and families....
TinkeringChild @ Home
If you follow TinkeringChild web posts, Facebook or Instagram you will know how strongly TinkeringChild feels about how learning ‘happens’ where constructivism and constructionism...
Peg Pinball
Throughout this hands-on project, students were prompted to express their creativity by conceptualizing the layout, theme, and overall design of their pinball game. This...
Learner’s Playground
I was happy to have been asked to be part of the 'Learner's Playground' at the QSLA "Creating Future Libraries" annual network conference 2016. Last year...