Season 2 - Episode 12: Science Week with Ranger Ellie

It's Science Week! 🔬🧪And what better time to ask: what does STEM actually look like in early learning?You might picture complicated experiments, test tubes and educators who somehow know the answer to every "WHY?" a child throws at them. But STEM doesn't have to be complicated, expensive or intimidating.In this Science Week episode of The Educators Edit, Tiana and Jackie chat with Ellie from Ranger Jamie about the science, technology, engineering and maths learning that's already happening all around us.We unpack how educators can follow children's curiosity, encourage them to make predictions, embrace the "I don't know, let's find out" moments and allow children to experience failure as part of learning.We also explore how STEM looks different across age groups, why babies and toddlers are already natural scientists, and how something as simple as water play, building with cardboard or pressing a button can become an opportunity for scientific thinking.And because no TEE episode would be complete without a little controversy, Ellie takes on our STEM Hot Takes. 👀So whether you're a self-proclaimed STEM nerd or someone who hears "science" and immediately thinks that's not really my thing, this episode might change the way you see STEM in your room.🎧 Listen now and celebrate Science Week with us!🦘 Find Ranger Jamie ToursWant to see more from Ranger Jamie Tours? Follow along:🌐 Website: Australia's #1 Excursion Provider | Ranger Jamie Tours📸 Instagram: Ranger Jamie Tours (@rangerjamietours) • Instagram profile📘 Facebook: Ranger Jamie Tours▶️ YouTube: Ranger Jamie