Waterbug Detectives
Children's Educational Workshops tailored for Kindergarten and Foundation School Years
Waterbug Detectives
Children's Educational Workshops tailored for Kindergarten and Foundation School Years
Our Service
We aim to introduce students to basic science including life cycles, food chains, habitats, the importance of river heath and water safety, and basic taxonomy of aquatic macroinvertebrates in a fun environment.
Our Environmental workshops aim to help with exploring STEM inquiry units and learning outcomes as part of the EYLF and Nationa
We aim to introduce students to basic science including life cycles, food chains, habitats, the importance of river heath and water safety, and basic taxonomy of aquatic macroinvertebrates in a fun environment.
Our Environmental workshops aim to help with exploring STEM inquiry units and learning outcomes as part of the EYLF and National Quality Framework.
We can tailor programs specific to learning objectives and to the age group of students from Kindergarten through to early Primary School years.
Debbie, Kindergarten Teacher, Katamatite Kindergarten
"Thank you so much for the terrific Water Bug Detective session. Our kinder children were thoroughly engaged and thrilled to discover so many water bugs. Incidentally, the session was also an awesome fine motor activity."
FAQ
Additional Information
Where are you based?
We are based in North East Victoria, near Yarrawonga. We can service centers both regionally in Victoria and southern New South Wales. Our sessions come to you.
Why is there a travel fee attached?
We try to keep our prices as low as possible to ensure that even the smallest kinder groups get the opportunity to experience some waterbug fun! The travel fee covers our travel costs due to most centers being located out of town.
Is the activity suitable to boys and girls?
YES! We want all children to experience the joy in science and hope to spark an interest to our future budding scientists.
What happens if a child loses interest?
We do our best to engage every child. Should some start to lose interest we have some coloring sheets and puzzles to entertain them whilst the rest of the group completes the activity.
What age group does the incursion suit?
We cater for Kindergarten/Preschool groups (ages 4-5), as well as Foundation Primary years (Years Prep - Grade 1)
How long does the session run for?
The workshop runs for approximately 60 minutes.
We arrive 20-30 minutes prior to the session start time to set up (depending on student numbers). We bring everything required.
What sort of space is required to set up?
The session starts off on the mat where we give an educational talk, followed by the live sorting of waterbug samples. This is best set up on tables, being mindful that the space may get a little wet. We clean away and wipe down the tables on conclusion of the workshop.
Can you run from a Bush Kinder setting?
Yes we can, this can be discussed further as each setting is different.
Do you have Public Liability Insurance?
Yes we do.
Do you have a Working with Children's Check?
Yes we do.
Covid-19 Safe Plan
We aim to deliver our workshop following current Covid safe guidelines. We will check-in on arrival, sanitize, and wear a mask where required.
In a Bush Kinder setting we ask that the kinder teacher in charge check-in to our QR code on display.
Should we have symptoms on the day of the workshop, the current booking will be postponed, or refunded due to availability.
We are double vaxed, and will show proof on arrival.