Discover · Ages 5–7
Little Inventors
Playful engineering for small hands and big questions: patterns, movement and making things work.
Proposed pathway. This is a curriculum direction for future delivery. Dates, session length, fees, equipment and venue are to be confirmed. Submit a programme request to express interest and discuss feasibility.
A project with a purpose
Design a moving model and explain what makes it move.
Illustrative project direction; the final brief will be adapted to the group.
Learning goals
- Recognise patterns and put steps in order.
- Explore shape, balance and simple movement.
- Describe a design and try an improvement.
Suggested learning journey
STEP 1
Notice
Explore an everyday object and ask how it works.
STEP 2
Make
Build a small model with familiar materials.
STEP 3
Try
Test movement or balance and change one part.
STEP 4
Share
Show the model and describe the idea.
Equipment & preparation
Suggested materials: construction pieces, paper mechanisms and unplugged sequencing cards.
Where could this lead?
Creative Coding or a suitable introductory robotics group, following placement advice.
Compare all pathways