STEAM education prepares students for a rapidly changing world by developing skills that go beyond content knowledge. Through inquiry and experimentation, students learn how to think, adapt and collaborate.

Effective STEAM learning supports:

Critical and creative thinking

Problem-solving and design skills

Collaboration and communication

Curiosity and experimentation

Confidence to explore new ideas

These capabilities are essential for future learning, work and life.

STEAM resources include hands-on materials, tools and kits that encourage students to explore concepts through making, testing and creating. Rather than focusing on worksheets or rote tasks, STEAM learning uses active, student-centred approaches.

Within this collection, you’ll find resources that support:

Science investigations and experimentation

Technology and digital learning

Engineering and construction challenges

Creative arts integration

Mathematical thinking and problem-solving

These resources allow students to learn by doing — building deeper understanding through experience.

All STEAM resources in this collection are selected with classroom realities in mind and align naturally with:

The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

Foundation and primary curriculum outcomes

Inquiry-based and project-based learning approaches

Resources are suitable for both play-based exploration in early years and structured investigations in primary classrooms.

STEAM learning thrives on inquiry. Students are encouraged to:

Ask questions

Explore materials

Design and test solutions

Reflect and improve

The resources in this collection support educators to facilitate rich learning experiences without limiting student creativity or curiosity.

STEAM resources can be used in:

Early learning centres and preschools

Foundation and primary classrooms

STEAM labs and maker spaces

Small-group and extension activities

Integrated curriculum projects

Their versatility allows educators to adapt resources across subjects and year levels.

Including the Arts in STEM learning allows students to express ideas creatively and think beyond traditional problem-solving approaches. STEAM resources support:

Creative design and innovation

Visual thinking and representation

Storytelling and communication

Engagement for diverse learners

This balance helps reach students with different strengths and learning styles.

We know educators need resources that are:

Easy to implement

Durable for repeated classroom use

Safe and age-appropriate

Engaging for a range of abilities

The STEAM resources in this collection are chosen to support effective teaching without unnecessary complexity.