This e-Learning course aims to empower you to confidently, playfully and meaningfully embed STEM maths and numeracy into your daily practice.

It also aims to show that high-quality, impactful learning does not need expensive resources, but that everyday practice, natural environments, and supportive interactions can achieve this.

Through this course, you will be able to:

Identify and understand core elements of Early Level Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) and how they show in early childhood.
Deliver practical age-appropriate STEM activities and how they link to the CfE.
Apply mathematical concepts for school-age children to support emotional resilience, mindfulness, autonomy and critical thinking.
Confidently use outdoor spaces and daily activities and routines as rich primary learning environments.

All our e-Learning courses normally cost £25 each. However, thanks to STEM grant funding from Education Scotland, all SCMA members have access to the e-Learning course at no extra cost.

Login to your Membership Dashboard, go to the ‘Learning Zone’ tab and look at your ‘Eligible Courses’, where you will be able to start the course.

Why should I take part?

This course empowers you to confidently, playfully and meaningfully embed STEM-based maths and numeracy activities and learning into your daily practice.

Who is it for?

Childminders who want to engage with STEM and enhance the learning and play experiences for minded children. STEM is a hot topic, and to help stimulate children's learning, we must encourage them to take interest in STEM-related themes.

Think STEM: A Playful Introduction to Early Maths

Why should I take part?

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