{"id":8130,"date":"2023-06-28T10:00:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T00:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/?p=8130"},"modified":"2024-02-15T16:11:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T06:11:26","slug":"blog-unleash-mini-scientists-fun-easy-stem-activities-for-toddlers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/early-learning-advice\/06-2023\/blog-unleash-mini-scientists-fun-easy-stem-activities-for-toddlers\/","title":{"rendered":"Unleash Mini Scientists: Fun &#038; Easy STEM Activities for Toddlers!"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8160 non-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0B7A6315-930x620.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0B7A6315-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0B7A6315-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0B7A6315-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0B7A6315-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0B7A6315-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0B7A6315-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/0B7A6315-1100x733.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hold onto your lab coats, everyone! Prepare to embark on an extraordinary voyage into some cool STEM activities tailor-made for your little explorers. We\u2019ve curated a collection of fun and easy STEM activities to make your little ones go \u201cWow!\u201d So, buckle up and join us on this exciting journey into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-stem\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is STEM?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. <\/strong>It&#8217;s an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.gov.au\/australian-curriculum\/national-stem-education-resources-toolkit\/introductory-material-what-stem\/why-stem-important\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">approach<\/a> to learning that integrates these four disciplines to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. By engaging in STEM activities from an early age, children develop skills that are vital for their future success in a rapidly advancing world. STEM activities provide hands-on experiences that encourage exploration, experimentation and a love for learning.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8148 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_247-930x620.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_247-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_247-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_247-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_247-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_247-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_247-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_247-1100x734.jpg 1100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/620;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8148\" src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_247-930x620.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_247-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_247-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_247-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_247-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_247-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_247-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_247-1100x734.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Benefits of STEM:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Engaging young children in STEM activities offers a multitude of benefits that go beyond just having fun. These activities nurture their curiosity, promote cognitive development, and enhance various essential skills. Through STEM, children develop:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #6fbfef;\">Critical Thinking<\/mark><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>STEM activities encourage toddlers to think critically, analyze problems, and find innovative solutions. They learn to question, investigate, and make connections, fostering a lifelong love for learning.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #6fbfef;\">Problem-Solving<\/mark><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>STEM activities present challenges and obstacles for toddlers to overcome. They learn to troubleshoot, experiment, and persist, building resilience and problem-solving skills that they&#8217;ll carry with them throughout their lives.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #6fbfef;\">Creativity<\/mark><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>STEM activities provide a platform for toddlers to explore their creative potential. They can design, invent, and think outside the box, cultivating imagination and originality.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #6fbfef;\">Collaboration<\/mark><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Many STEM activities involve teamwork and collaboration, teaching toddlers how to communicate, share ideas, and work together towards a common goal. They develop social skills, empathy, and the ability to work effectively in a team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #6fbfef;\">Early Exposure to Concepts<\/mark><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>STEM activities introduce toddlers to foundational concepts in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. They learn about cause and effect, basic principles of physics, spatial reasoning, and numerical concepts, laying a strong foundation for future learning.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STEM Activities<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sensory Science Explorations<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #6fbfef;\">Sink or Float? A Splash of Science!<\/mark><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Ready to make a splash? Let your toddler become a water wizard as they explore which objects sink or float. From rubber ducks to toy cars, it&#8217;s a scientific experiment that&#8217;ll have them saying, &#8220;I&#8217;m the captain of this sink or float ship!&#8221;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/OkEadDfbPaQ<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #6fbfef;\">Sensory Bins and Sorting: Dive into Sensory Wonderland!<\/mark><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Get ready for sensory adventures that&#8217;ll make their little hands tingle with excitement! Dive into a bin of rice, sand, or water beads, and let their imaginations soar as they sort and discover hidden treasures. It&#8217;s like a mini treasure hunt with a side of <a href=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/early-learning-advice\/02-2022\/blog-sensory-play-benefits-and-activities-in-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sensory magic<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8147 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_176-930x620.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_176-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_176-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_176-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_176-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_176-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_176-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_176-1100x734.jpg 1100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/620;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8147\" src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_176-930x620.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_176-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_176-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_176-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_176-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_176-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_176-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_176-1100x734.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h6 class=\"blog-cta\">Need some activity ideas for the school holidays? <a href=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/early-learning-advice\/06-2023\/blog-school-holiday-activities-for-young-children-in-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #fe646d;\">check out our recommendations.<\/mark><\/a><\/h6>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engineering Fun<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #6fbfef;\">Building Towers: Reach for the Stars!<\/mark><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Calling all budding architects and master builders! Grab those blocks and challenge your toddlers to reach for the stars as they construct the tallest tower in town. Will they build the next engineering marvel or a leaning tower of giggles? Let the skyscraper adventures begin!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8146 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_187-930x620.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_187-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_187-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_187-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_187-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_187-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_187-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_187-1100x734.jpg 1100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/620;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8146\" src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_187-930x620.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_187-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_187-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_187-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_187-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_187-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_187-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/20210618_Tomas-Co_Journey-ELC_187-1100x734.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #6fbfef;\">Straw Rockets: Blast off to Fun-tastic Science!<\/mark><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>3&#8230; 2&#8230; 1&#8230; Blast off! It&#8217;s time for a straw rocket extravaganza! Watch as your little ones become rocket scientists, crafting their own straw-powered marvels. Who knew science could be so breathlessly exciting?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/ePRzvS3sceQ<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Math Magic<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #6fbfef;\">Counting and Sorting Buttons: Button Bonanza!<\/mark><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Get ready to count and sort buttons like a pro! Let your toddlers indulge in a button bonanza, as they practice their math skills and explore patterns. It&#8217;s a button-filled adventure that&#8217;ll have them counting with giggles and sorting with style!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8152 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ButtonJars2-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ButtonJars2-edited.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ButtonJars2-edited-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ButtonJars2-edited-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ButtonJars2-edited-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ButtonJars2-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ButtonJars2-edited-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ButtonJars2-edited-1100x734.jpg 1100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1600\/1067;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8152\" src=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ButtonJars2-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ButtonJars2-edited.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ButtonJars2-edited-690x460.jpg 690w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ButtonJars2-edited-930x620.jpg 930w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ButtonJars2-edited-510x340.jpg 510w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ButtonJars2-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ButtonJars2-edited-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/journey.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ButtonJars2-edited-1100x734.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #6fbfef;\">Shape Hunt: Adventures in Shapeville!<\/mark><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Join the shape-hunting expedition as your little explorers embark on an adventure to discover shapes lurking around every corner. It&#8217;s like being in a secret shape society, where squares, circles, and triangles await their discovery. Can they find them all? 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