Younger children are perfect candidates to take on the role of explorer, investigator and scientist in all their play and exploration. These activities will help early years educators provide resources for children to begin to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) topics in your early years service.
Early Years Stem
Guide to STEM CP
STEM CP Mind Map
Preparing Children for STEM Activities
Colour-Changing Flowers
Fun with Lego
Make a Fairy Door
Jack and the Beanstalk
Fruit Skewers
Making Cookies
Aistear Observations
Download and print out these observation sheets to make individual observations. The Aistear framework specifies that your curriculum should always be responsive to the children's interests. Use our curriculum plans as a starting point and then be led by the children to plan future curriculum and discussions. Sample observation sheet »
By using observation sheets, you have well-documented evidence that you are working within the Aistear guidelines.
Aistear Observation Sheet
Aistear/Montessori Observation Sheet
Weekly Observations (Simple)
Weekly Observations (Detailed)
