Grandpa's Museum

Welcome to Grandpa's Museum Storytime STEM Workshop

Join Beyond the Beanstalk’s Grandpa's Museum STEM Workshop for an engaging journey into the world of simple machines and ancient wonders!

Designed for children aged 2-5 and 5-12, this workshop captivates young minds with tales of Grandpa's adventures and hands-on exploration. Tailored for teachers and early childhood educators, our programme aligns with the EYLF, MTOP, and Australian Curriculum, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching educational experience.

Discover the Wonders in Grandpa's Shed, Grandpa's Garden shed is full of amazing discoveries:

Exciting Tales: 

Hear another delightful story of Grandpa's adventures, sparking curiosity and imagination.

Short Story Screening:

Watch the tale unfold, setting the stage for an interactive learning experience.

Hands-On Learning with Simple Machines 3D Pyramid Puzzle

Building Challenge: Children will collaborate to decide the best way to construct a large, child-scaled 3D pyramid puzzle, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills. Exploring Theories: Delve into different scientific theories on how the great Egyptian pyramids were built, encouraging critical thinking and historical inquiry. Simple Machines Exploration

Experiment and Hypothesise

Test various scientific theories and methods, experimenting with simple machines like levers, pulleys, and ramps. Create Your Own Simple Machine: Children will design and make their very own simple machine to take home, applying their newfound knowledge in a creative project.

Curriculum Integration

Our Grandpa's Museum STEM Workshop is meticulously designed to align with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), My Time, Our Place (MTOP), and the Australian Curriculum. Our activities and resources are crafted to meet educational standards, ensuring seamless integration into your existing curriculum.

Workshop Inclusions:

Workshop Requirements

• Access to an electrical power outlet

• Access to tables and chairs

• Chair for presenter

  
  

What is Storytime STEM:

Beyond the Beanstalk's Storytime STEM workshops weave captivating stories with hands-on STEM/STEAM activities. Perfect for preschool, childcare, primary school (Stage 1), and OOSH settings, each session begins with an imaginative story featuring charming characters, followed by a related activity that fosters creativity and problem-solving. Most workshops includes a take-home project, allowing students to extend their learning and apply their newfound skills, with plenty of options for adapting activities to suit your centre's requirements.

Suitable for ages:

This workshop is suitable for 2-5 years and 5-12 years.

Why Choose Beyond the Beanstalk?

Expert Guidance:

Benefit from our 20 years of experience in delivering exceptional educational programmes.

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Hands-On Exploration:

Our workshops offer engaging, hands-on activities that foster STEM learning in a fun and interactive way.

Comprehensive Support:

​Educators receive all necessary resources and support to facilitate learning and ensure a seamless workshop experience.