The Stepping Stones grant allowed the kindergarten to purchase new equipment that encourages students to explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through play in their 3- and 4-year-old programs.
Kindergarten director Lisa Mim said STEM was an important part of children’s learning,and it seemed that it would be a big part of their future, too.
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“Some of the jobs that they will do after school don’t even exist yet,” Ms Mim said.
“We see our role at the kindergarten as setting children up for success at school and supporting their natural curiosity.
“It has been really rewarding to watch how children use the new equipment and how theirthinking and problem-solving develops.
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“The new materials are a really practical way of teaching science and maths, but also teaching how to collaborate and work with peers.”
Tomorrow Today’s Stepping Stones grants are available year-round for projects wherethere is a special opportunity of real benefit to the Benalla community.
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