FULL STEAM AHEAD - EXPLORING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART & MATHS FOR EARLY YEARS

Recreational
Banbridge Campus

Overview

Do you have or work with children and wish to enhance their grasp of STEAM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths)? If so, don't miss out on this year's free Early Years Conference 'Full Steam Ahead'.

This one-evening conference offers a captivating agenda tailored to support you to introduce young learners to the engaging realms of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).

The programme encompasses hands-on experiments, interactive demonstrations, and insightful discussions aimed at igniting curiosity and a love for learning in children up to the age of 12.

Come onboard, join us for a light supper, network with others and help spark an interest in STEAM.

Conference attendees must be aged 16 years or over.

This conference will add to your continuous professional development by providing an introduction to supporting children in developing learning and understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths.

An array of activities with be included on the evening including:

Keynote Speaker - Scientific Sue

Also comedian and science influencer Emer Maguire... and many more.

During the evening you will have the opportunity to attend the keynote speakers session and partake in two workshops, visit information stands and network with others.

This is a great opportunity to introduce concepts to help you ignite children's interests in STEAM subjects.

Workshop Options include:

Main Hall	Emer Maguire: Music of science
Room 1	Jane Mathers and Tammy Fullerton: Creativity is intelligence having fun
Room 2	Johanne Brolly: Tantalising tales - Chemistry through storytelling
Room 3	Carson Clark: Raspberry pie firefly project - Technology for children age 7+
Room 4	Deborah Edgar: Artful mathematics – Exploring mathematical concepts through creative expression
Room 5	Shauna McGill (Ulster University): Math’s – Tangrams for problem solving
Room 6	Patricia Byrne: The LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Engineering
Courtyard Garden	Richard McMeekin: STEM outdoors