Growley and the Crazy Clocks

Welcome to Growley and The Crazy Clocks Storytime STEM Workshop

Are You Ready to Join Growley on His Newest Adventure?

Calling all young time travellers! Join Growley on his third epic adventure as he unravels the mystery behind Grandma's crazy clock. This engaging workshop, designed for children aged 2-5 and 5-12, is perfect for teachers and early childhood educators. Aligned with the EYLF, MTOP, and the Australian Curriculum, it blends fun with education to spark curiosity and foster learning.

Discover the Fascinating World of Clocks

Storytime STEM Adventure:

Interactive Storytelling: Embark on an exciting journey with Growley as he solves the mystery of Grandma's late-running clock. This captivating story will transport children into the magical world of timepieces.

Meet the Characters: Growley and his friends will guide children through the history of clocks, from ancient sundials to modern digital timepieces.

Hands-On Learning:

Experiment with Food-Powered Clocks: Children will have a blast experimenting with food to power a digital clock, learning about chemical reactions and electricity.

Newton's Pendulum Wave: Discover the principles of motion and energy with a Newton's Pendulum Wave, exploring the fascinating science behind these timeless devices.

Gears and Energy: Understand how gears and energy work together to keep a clock running smoothly, through interactive and engaging activities.

Create Your Own Timepiece:

Sand Timer Crafting: In this hands-on workshop, children will create their very own sand timer, combining art and engineering to make a functional and decorative timepiece.

Educational Integration

Our Growley and the Crazy Clocks Workshop supports the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), My Time, Our Place (MTOP), and the Australian Curriculum. It provides a comprehensive approach to learning that encourages scientific inquiry, creativity, and hands-on exploration.

Workshop Inclusions:

• 1 x Workshop (approximately 75 minutes)

• 1 x STEM Presenter

• Take home STEM project and a class STEM project to keep

• Resources for up to 30 children, contact us about additional pricing for larger groups

• 1 x Risk Assessment

• 1 x PDF Educator Resource (includes Snapshot of workshop, Analysis of Learning, Follow on activity ideas and links to EYLF or MTOP, Australian Curriculum and the NQF)

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.