Early Childhood Education
Through the lens of play, learners can engage with topics such as transport, engineering, digital technologies and science. Coupled with exploring the MOTAT site and a tram ride (subject to availability) a trip to MOTAT is a fun and educational day out - sure to engage and delight young learners.
ECE learners engage with stimulating activities that explore the five senses. Make rainbows, mix colours with light and climb in the glow in the dark den.
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: MOTAT
Age: 2-5
Onsite Supervision ratios: 1 adult to 3 children.
Themes: Science, Discovery and Experimentation.
Schemas: Rotation, Orientation, Connection, Transformation, Enclosure and Enveloping.
Associated costs: More here!
Book NowECE learners investigate coding concepts: patterns, predictions and problem solving. Screen-less coding, perfect for learners heading to primary school where Hangarau Matihiko Digital Technology is taught to new entrants.
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: MOTAT or Steam Cell (at your centre)
Ages: 4-5
Onsite Supervision ratios: 1 adult to 3 children.
Themes: Robotics, Coding, Patterns and Problem Solving.
Schemas: Rotation, Connection, Orientation and Transporting.
Associated costs: More here!
Book NowECE builders use tools to create simple machines, including a skateboard, pulley and catapult. Learners can use real tools while they let their imaginations run wild.
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: MOTAT or Steam Cell (at your centre)
Ages: 2-5
Onsite Supervision ratios: 1 adult to 3 children.
Themes: Construction, Forces, Building, Making Connections and Simple Machines.
Schemas: Transporting, Rotation, Connection, Trajectory and Transformation.
Book NowFollow the story of Penny the Pilot as she tries to find her missing plane! This session will take place in our Aviation Hall amongst the collection of aircrafts. Each ECE learner will get a pair of airplane wings to wear and take home.
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: MOTAT
Ages: 2-4
Onsite Supervision ratios: 1 adult to 3 children.
Themes: Narrative Story Telling, Aviation and Pretend Play.
Schemas: Rotation, Connection, Orientation and Transporting.
Associated costs: More here!
BOOK NOWDesigned with young learners in mind, this module promotes gross motor skills.
Note: This module can be added to all other programmes except Pardon Me Planes.
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: MOTAT
Ages: All ages.
Onsite Supervision ratios: 1 adult to 3 children.
Themes: Exploring, Safe-Risk Taking, Body Movement and Gross Motor Skills.
Schemas: Connection, Enclosure, Enveloping, Orientation, Positioning, Rotation, Trajectory, Transforming and Transporting.
Associated cost: $5 per child. Adults within the supervision ratio are free. Additional Adults are $10 ea. More here!
Book NowIf you wish to book this module with your program, please mention this in the comments of the booking form.
