Watch our Little Lockdowners Webinar On-Demand

Did you miss our Little Lockdowners webinar? Don't worry, we're excited to share the full version on-demand! Tap the video below to access the webinar and hear our global panel of experts share insights and solutions to support the development of young minds post-pandemic: https://youtu.be/foYwmX2FNRk With thanks to our expert panel: Dr…

Byjhandley6 May 20220Comments

Primary Steam

Simon Hunt: Learning through Tinkering

As part of the national curriculum, primary children are expected to understand the inner workings of a computer. In this video, Simon Hunt (aka Mr Hunt from the Front!) shows how easy it is to bring learning to life through tinkering with computers in the classroom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2zNtMwm3Ws More from Mr Hunt >> Read more Critical Thinking …

Byjhandley31 March 20220Comments

Primary Science Steam

Running a STEM Club

I first started running a STEM club at my local primary school twelve years ago when my children were young. In the UK, as in many other countries, there is a shortage of young people going into careers in science and engineering. I come from a family of engineers, so when I was little most…

Byjhandley21 March 20220Comments

Primary Science Steam

Having Fun with Computer Control and Programming

It was a few years ago now, and my STEM club were galloping through my existing projects at an alarming rate. I had to come up with some new ideas fast to keep them engaged and interested. I thought, in this digital age, we really ought to be discovering how to interact digitally with our…

Byjhandley21 March 20220Comments

Innovation Steam

TTS at Bett

Bett is back, and TTS will be there! Taking place between the 23rd and 25th March at the ExCel in London, Bett is the leading global edtech event. This year, the event is expecting over 20,000 visitors from all over the world. You can find TTS on stand SG41, where we’ll be showcasing some…

Byjhandley16 March 20220Comments

Early Years Inspire Laura Cross Steam

Little Steamers: A Potion Commotion STEAM Activity

I'm Laura and I teach Little STEAMers classes for children aged 2-5 where we learn about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) with hands-on practical activities. Why is STEAM important in the Early Years? I love coming up with activities that get young children playing, exploring and learning about STEAM, because that’s how they learn…

Byjhandley10 March 20220Comments

Early Years Inspire Laura Cross Steam

Little Steamers: Ramp Racing Activity

I'm Laura and I teach Little STEAMers classes for children aged 2-5 where we learn about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) with hands-on practical activities. Why is STEAM important in the Early Years? I love coming up with activities that get young children playing, exploring and learning about STEAM, because that’s how they learn…

Byjhandley10 March 20220Comments

Leadership Steam

Powering Science and Engineering Economies: Teaching STEAM for Success

Joe Bradbury is a STEM expert with over 18 years’ teaching experience, specialising in science. He is currently the lead Education Product Designer at Primary Engineer, a not-for-profit organisation that brings engineering into the classroom and trains the next generation of educators as an Associate Tutor at Edge Hill University. As technology evolves to match the…

Byjhandley10 March 20220Comments

Steam

STEAM Panel FAQs

After our STEAM panel in February, we got lots of great questions and requests for more content. Below are the answers to the questions you asked, and some handy links to more inspirational STEAM videos, lesson plans and blog posts. Where can I get STEAM Ideas for Early Years Settings? We have a number…

Byjhandley10 March 20220Comments

Primary Science Steam

Science Sparks’ Top Primary Science Resources

I’m often asked for product recommendations and have tried and tested many resources both at home and in the classroom over the years. There are things like magnets, tweezers and filter papers that we use almost weekly and more expensive items like K’NEX, LEGO, circuit materials and microscopes that we use slightly less often but…

Byjhandley10 March 20220Comments

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