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Dream, Draw, Design, Make: From STEM TO STEAM in the early years education
From Leonardo de Vinci to Steve Jobs, problem solving scientists have also been artists. This hands-on interactive workshop explores the integration of engineering and the arts in the Early Years’ curriculum. Engineer and writer Andrew King and musician and early years’ educator Sue Lewin combine their knowledge and experiences in their chosen fields to lead participants through practical activities, philosophies, songs and creative thinking for young children.
Rhymers will be readers: using songs, rhymes, puppets, stories and books to introduce children to the magical world of reading and writing.
This hands-on, interactive workshop explores how by introducing children to interesting and stimulating language experiences they will develop a life- long love of reading and stories.
‘The more language a child experiences- through books and conversations– the more advantaged socially and educationally that child will be for the rest of his or her life’ Mem Fox.
Participants will explore ways to bring literacy experiences into the every- day life of early childhood settings, using the child’s interests and direction.