Completed from United Kingdom
Absolutely brilliant! This course gave me the confidence to weave STEM into every part of my early years setting. The hands‑on workshop on ‘Everyday Maths in the Nursery’ inspired me to create a counting garden where children measure plant growth – a hit that’s now a staple activity. The PDFs were beautifully designed, with clear step‑by‑step guides and plenty of colourful visuals that kept the kids’ attention. My learning goal of delivering purposeful STEM experiences was achieved within weeks, and I’m thrilled with the impact on my learners’ curiosity.
The Early Years Practitioner STEM Foundations for Young Children course exceeded my expectations. The module on inquiry‑based learning gave me a clear framework to design hands‑on experiments that align with the EYFS standards. I was able to immediately implement a simple water‑cycle activity that boosted my pupils' engagement by 30% according to our observation logs. The downloadable lesson‑plan templates were polished and ready to use, saving me hours of preparation. Overall, the course provided the precise knowledge I needed to meet my professional development goal of becoming a certified STEM practitioner, and the support from Stanmore School of Business was outstanding.
I loved the relaxed vibe of this course. It broke down big STEM ideas into bite‑size activities that I could try out with my little ones right away. One of my favorite parts was the video on building simple circuits with batteries and LED lights – I tried it in my classroom and the kids were buzzing with excitement. The resources were easy to download and the quizzes helped cement what I’d learned without feeling like a test. It definitely helped me hit my goal of adding more STEM play into our daily routine, and I’d recommend it to any early‑years teacher looking for a friendly, practical boost.
The course was exceptionally thorough and well‑structured. Each week’s content built logically on the last, starting with foundational concepts of child‑centred STEM pedagogy and moving to detailed lesson‑plan creation. I particularly benefited from the case studies on integrating local cultural elements into science projects – I adapted a simple ‘rainbow in a bottle’ experiment using locally sourced materials, which resonated strongly with the children. The quality of the video lectures, reading lists, and interactive forums was top‑notch, providing both depth and relevance. Completing this program has fully equipped me to meet my professional development targets and to confidently lead STEM initiatives in my early years centre.
