by Julie Lang | Apr 16, 2017 | Child Development, Parent Insights, Primary Education, Robotics, STEAM
Computer coding is being touted as a “foundation skill” of the future that this generation of children will need to get jobs. The teaching of digital literacy in the classroom is a global education trend on the rise. The inclusion of “coding”...
by Julie Lang | Mar 31, 2017 | After School Programs, Primary Education, Robotics, STEAM
Girl participants are exceeding the number of boys by 2:1 in an innovative coding program run by a volunteer mum and geotechnical engineer in inner-east Brisbane. Since June 2015, Bulimba State School students have been participating in extra curriculum Coding...
by Julie Lang | Mar 28, 2017 | After School Programs, Child Development, Parent Insights, STEAM
Any parent looking for the best in brain-building activities has most likely seen the excitement around LEGO Bricks in recent years. An increasing number of parents and educators are recognising the learning opportunities these little interlocking bricks can bring to...
by Julie Lang | Mar 15, 2017 | After School Programs, Child Development, Primary Education, Robotics, STEAM
The future is exciting, and that, of course, means that the jobs of the future also hold exciting possibilities for those who have the skills and knowledge to build and innovate. This is why many advocates in education are emphasising a strong STEM foundation to make...
by Julie Lang | Mar 12, 2017 | Primary Education, STEAM
Which of the following words has the closest meaning to “explicit”? A) extensive B) simple C) hands-on D) clearly stated. Here’s another. If one box of stationery weighs 3.2 kilograms, how much would 100 boxes weigh? If you can’t answer these...
by Julie Lang | Mar 1, 2017 | After School Programs, Child Development, Parent Insights, STEAM
10 easy ideas for fun-based learning using developmental toys you already have Can your daughter’s favourite princess help her learn to navigate tough social situations? Can her set of blocks helps her understand important STEM skills? Can his football card...