If you follow the discussions about education reform and improvement, you will have heard much about the poor performance of Australian. students in the STEM fields—Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. Whilst there is promise in some of the recommendations in Gonski 2.0 & the promotion of coding activities in Primary School, we feel there should […]
Recommended Age: 3 and ½ to 4 years (or after many experiences with the tasting exercise) Level of Parent Involvement: High, this exercise requires some preparation and full engagement during initial presentation Prerequisites Child must be able to identify the 4 fundamental categories of taste (salty, sweet, sour and bitter) Materials A platter A variety of foods […]
Recommended Age: 3 and ½ to 4 years Level of Parent Involvement: High, this exercise requires some preparation and full engagement during initial presentation, low once the chid has been shown and can work independently Prerequisites The child must be able to use an eyedropper The child must have a good level of concentration as this […]
Recommended Age: 3 and ½ years and on Level of Parent Involvement: High to create the smelling jars, low once the activity has been made Prerequisites Child must be able to open and close a screw top jar Materials 3-6 pairs of jars (The Reject Shop and most $2 shops have packets of small […]
Recommended Age: 3 and ½ to 5 years Level of Parent Involvement: High during the initial presentation, then medium observation is required when the child is working independently Prerequisites None Materials Fabrics of great contrast differing in texture and colour but of the same size 8-10 pairs (Spotlight or Lincraft often have fabric scraps for sale) A box […]
