EDUCATION PROGRAMS

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 “The Sea & Me”
Ocean Literacy and Plastic Pollution

“The Sea & Me” offers Early and Foundation level learners (ages 4-6) an engaging, accredited program that brings the Ten Little Pieces philosophy to life. Through song, dance, play, and storytelling, children connect with the ocean and understand their role in protecting it.

This session explores Ocean Literacy Principles,  the origins and impact of plastic pollution, and empowers children with practical actions to protect our beautiful blue planet.

Why Everyone Loves “The Sea & Me”:

• Engaging, Interactive Learning: Innovative hands-on activities like the beach rumble, storytelling, song, dance, and creative play.
• Latest Ocean Science discoveries and innovations
• Real-World Connections: Children learn how plastic pollution impacts the ocean and how to protect it.
• Comprehensive Support:  Educator Resource Packs with activity ideas and EYLF links.
• Family Connection: e-book with resources to extend learning at home

60 minutes | $395 | Class size: 28 | Recommended for Kinder & Prep Ages 4-6 

 “What A Waste”
Introduction to Sustainability

In this 60-minute session, young learners are empowered to explore the wonders of planet Earth. Through fun, hands-on activities and games, children will learn about material types, recycling options, and the importance of environmental conservation. 

By exploring the 5 R’s—Reduce, Reuse, Refuse, Recycle, and Rethink—children unlock their superpowers to make awesome choices that help protect our Earth's precious resources.

Why Everyone Loves “What A Waste”:

• Hands-On Learning: Children explore materials and their impact in a fun, interactive way.
• Exciting Recycling Challenges: Engaging games that make recycling and the 5 R’s come to life.
• Real-World Impact: Empower kids to understand how their actions help protect the planet.
• Comprehensive Support: Educator Resource Packs with activity ideas and EYLF links.
• Family Connection: e-book with resources to extend learning at home

60 minutes | $395 | Class size: 28 | Recommended for Kinder & Prep Ages 4-6 

“The Bees Knees”
Introduction to Biodiversity and Regeneration

Designed for day long learning, dive into the exciting world of biodiversity and regeneration. Through hands-on activities and interactive games, children discover the essential roles plants, animals, and ecosystems play in maintaining Earth’s balance. 

By exploring the importance of biodiversity, children will discover how to protect and regenerate nature, empowering them to become true Biodiversity Buddies!

Why Everyone Loves “The Bees Knees”: 

• Learning through Play: making Pollinator Seed Bombs and playing the Peek-a-Boo Who? game. 
• Biodiversity Exploration: explore the interconnected webs of life across major biomes. 
• Action for Nature: inspiring earth friendly action to support the natural world.  
• Comprehensive Support: Educator Resource Packs with activity ideas and EYLF links. 
• Family Connection: E-book to inspire at-home learning and discussions.  

90 minutes | $495 | Class size: 28 | 

Recommended for Kinder & Prep Ages 4-6 

In these 60-minute sessions, junior primary students explore the key issues of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change, focusing on ocean health. 

Through hands-on activities, they connect consumption, waste, and resource recovery to understand their environmental impact.

Students  discover how small actions can create ripple effects of change to help restore and protect the planet. They also develop confidence to engage in conversations with their communities to promote environmental responsibility through real world initiatives.

Program Highlights:

• Challenges Facing the Planet: Understand the connections between biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change.
• Empowered Action: Learn how individual choices can make a difference.
• Interactive Learning: Fun activities that promote environmental stewardship.
• Community Engagement: Encourage conversations about sustainability at home and in the community.

Extension Units Available:

• War on Waste Bin Audits
• Trashure Hunt & Data Analysis
• Power of Action Strategy Sessions

60 minutes | $395 | Class size: 28 Recommended year levels 1/2/3 Ages 7-9

 In these 60-minute sessions, students dive into marine debris and plastic pollution through an engaging science slam and hands-on activities.

They’ll uncover the environmental and health impacts of plastic pollution and experience the challenges of ocean clean-ups through the Exploring Microplastics activity to motivate upstream solutions, including source reduction and resource capture initiatives.

Students leave empowered to drive change by rethinking consumption and taking action to create positive ripples in their schools, families, and communities

Program Highlights:

• Understanding Plastic Pollution: Explore the impact of marine debris.
• Hands-On Learning: Dive into the Exploring Microplastics activity.
• Upstream Solutions: Discover ways to reduce waste and capture resources.
• Real-World Solutions: Create actionable initiatives with a dedicated workbook.
• Cultural Impact: Inspire students to spread sustainability in their communities.

Extension UnitsAvailable:

• War on Waste Bin Audits
• Trashure Hunt & Data Analysis
• Power of Action Strategy Sessions

60 minutes | $395 | Class size: 28
Recommended year levels: 4/5/6 | Ages: 9-12

Turn holiday hours into high-energy, brain-boosting fun! Our 90-minute sessions brim with hands-on science, creativity, and giant bubbles for an unforgettable learning adventure.

Aligned with STEM principles and the My Time, Our Place Framework, these sessions blend fun with purpose, empowering students to make a difference in their own fields of influence.

Here’s What We’ll Dive Into:

• Ocean Literacy & Sustainability: Embark on an ocean journey and discover sustainable living.
• The Water Cycle in Action: Follow the amazing journey of water across our planet.
• Plastic Impact: Get the real scoop on plastic’s effects—and how we can combat it.
• Solution-Building & Empowerment: Kids become eco-heroes, ready to create real-world change!

Interactive Exploration:

• Upper Primary: Dive into microplastics and their impact.
• Junior Primary: Explore resource recovery and making positive changes.

Educator Support Packs: Extend the excitement with workbooks, plastic free play, creative activities, and Dr. Zigs Amazing Giant Bubble Kits—perfect for full-day learning!

90 minutes | $550 | Class size: 28
Extra students: $15 each | Max class size: 45

By sharing ocean facts and highlighting the dangers of plastics in nature, these 60  minute sessions present the complex sustainability  issues with solution development and positive action in mind. 

Current topics offered include: 

• Handling Eco Anxiety & Overwhelm 
• The Power of Grassroots Action 
• Crash Course in Sustainability
• Ocean Literacy 101
• Circular Economics
• Regenerative Concepts 
• Stories of Hope through Action
  

The  Ten Little Pieces philosophy of empowerment facilitates the identification of each student's personal motivating values, aligning them with their unique skills, knowledge and abilities to inspire action towards the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Please get in touch for bespoke presentation requests.

60 minutes | $395 | Class size: 28 

Recommended age 13+