Programme Overview
Each week presents a different challenge which calls on students to twist their brains and research about the topic or problem presented to them.
From hands-on SCIENCE experiments, ARTS and HUMANITIES to SOCIAL games and activities the EXPLORERS programme aims to encourage knowledge acquisition and idea sharing within a fun and creative environment.
The STEAM Model
In an ever changing world, abundant of knowledge children need no longer be told what to study. Rather our aim is to teach students How to Learn in order for them to learn to Think rather than just be consumers of technology and information.
As our aim is not to predict the outcome of human achievement but rather to create the right environment for individual growth to take root.
All of EXPLORERS’ weekly activities and workshops follow the STEAM Model which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths. The basic model of STEAM based education is to teach kids to bridge subjects and problem solve during hands-on activities. The idea behind this is to have children learn in an multidisciplinary and creative approach rather than by subject (ex. Maths, Languages or History as stand-alone subjects).
This creative approach allows students to use and apply knowledge from different domains towards different solutions or to simply come up with different ideas. It encourages students to think more broadly about real-world problems. It has helped create innovations like the iPhone, the original laptop computer, and is even revolutionizing cooking in third world countries, and improving air quality as a result.
It helps students ask questions, connect the dots, problem solve, think creatively, and be innovative. And not only can STEAM save the world, it can save our kids too by making their future bright.
Extra programme hours
Parents may choose to drop-off and/or pick-up your child(ren) earlier or later against an extra charge. View Rates
Consent Forms
All parents or guardians of students (below the age of 16) participating during the EXPLORERS programme are kindly requested to complete and submit the Parental Consent and Medical Form together with the Outings and Transport Consent Form and hand it in by not later than the 1st day of the programme. Download consent forms
This course is developed and designed by InnovativeKids— an educational hub aimed at promoting Creativity and Innovation through hands-on projects across a wide spectrum of subject areas. With its founding mission biased towards 21st century skill-acquisition and multidisciplinary learning.
All workshops are designed and delivered by professionals in their respective fields.
For more information about Innovative Kids Malta you may visit: innovativekids.akmalta.com
Included are all the materials and activity needs which will be provided during the different workshops and outings.
* Optional outing transportation fees are not included. Transport fees range between 4-5 euros per outing (2-way) *
** Other outing related fees and spending money (such as cinema tickets or admission fees) are excluded and may apply. **
DISCLAIMER: The programme schedule and outing dates may change without an early prior notice.
Week 1: Little Zoologists + Archaeologists!
Activity 1: Virtual Zoo/ Aquarium: We’ll kick start the program with a virtual Zoo/ Aquarium visit. Students will have the opportunity to learn and observe the different animals, take notes and draw during this fun and educational activity.
Activity 2: Heritage: Re-making of an old pottery artifact.
Understanding the Past, to Re-Create the Future: After attending a virtual tour about Maltese Heritage and ancient findings in Malta students will get a glimpse into some of the pasts most iconic artifacts and their importance and relevance to our present.
Students are then given a scenario of creating an artifact inspired by what they have learned and what kind of artifact can represent us today in the future.
Other activities include: Home Physical Workout, Virtual Group Games
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Date: 7th July
Venue: To be announced
Week 2: Home Cooking and Gardening/ Plant Seedling
Activity 1 Overview: Something delicious yet healthy is on our menu!
(For Parents) Your cooking days will be over after this workshop! 😉
Activity 2: Home Gardening and Plant seedling: During our 2nd activity students will be introduced to the natural world of organic farming and gardening. This activity starts with an introduction about the importance of gardening and organic agriculture and how this affects our environment and everyday living. This is followed by seed plantation home workshop.
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Date:To be announced shortly
Venue: To be announced shortly
Week 3: The Art Tour
Activity Overview: To be announced shortly
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Date:To be announced shortly
Venue: To be announced shortly
Week 4: Sound and Music! (Part 1)
Activity Overview:
During this 2-Day workshop students will delve into the world of music. First they will learn how to create a musical instrument using recycled materials. Students will explore the different sound effects created using found objects from the outside/nature or things which can be found at home.
Students will then learn how to use those instruments to create sounds which they can then turn into patterns of sounds- rhythms, melody and harmony out of the instruments invented by the students
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Date:To be announced shortly
Venue: To be announced shortly
Week 5: Sound and Music (Part 2)
Activity Overview:
During this 2-Day workshop students will delve into the world of music. First they will learn how to create a musical instrument using recycled materials. Students will explore the different sound effects created using found objects from the outside/nature or things which can be found at home.
Students will then learn how to use those instruments to create sounds which they can then turn into patterns of sounds- rhythms, melody and harmony out of the instruments invented by the students
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Date:To be announced shortly
Venue: To be announced shortly
Week 6: Naughty SCIENTISTS (at home)
Activity Overview:
What better way is there to immerse young learners in the beauty and necessity of Science other than during fun scientific games and hands-on outdoor experiments?
This week is all about Science. From Solar Energy, Water and Weather science, Chemistry to Mechanical experiments students will learn how to create actual scientific apparatus and bring together different natural elements to create compelling and exciting scientific experiments.
This learning experience will also open young learners to endless creative possibilities together with an enriched appreciation to the natural elements around us.
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Date:To be announced shortly
Venue: To be announced shortly
Week 7: To be announced shortly
Activity Overview: To be announced shortly
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Date:To be announced shortly
Venue: To be announced shortly
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