How does it work?

Each day during the challenge you will receive a Mission via email (the one your register with).  The Missions will dive into a different theme or idea. 

Each Mission includes enough background info so that you can respond to even the curliest of questions.  There are ideas and open ended possibilities for play you can adapt for children of all ages, stages and interests... And enough recommendations for further reading, videos and resources to keep even the most curious little scientists satisfied!

This Challenge is a fun way to engage your team, children and families and start a conversation about sustainability. 

We're keen to hear your experiences so we've set up a Pop Up Facebook Group especially for the challenge where you can ask questions, see what others are doing and share how you have explored each mission.

How will the Challenge help me embed STEM & sustainability?

By engaging your team, children and families in conversations and experiences based on STEM and sustainability concepts - such as biodiversity, ecosystems, the water cycle, water quality, etc. you are developing mindsets, skills and tools that will support further  engagement, discussion and action towards embedding STEM and sustainability (and they might not even realise! Shhh I won't tell....🤫) 

This Challenge is a fun way to start conversations you can build on.  It gives you opportunities to suss out who's interested in sustainability, who's keen to get involved, and what skills your team, families and community could bring to the table for future sustainability projects... All useful intelligence my Dear Watson! 🕵️‍♀️

Sometimes we just want more...

We are offering an upgraded VIP Experience!  For just $27 you can upgrade once you register and receive some special VIP ONLY bonuses that will put a bit more air in your tank!

If you're a planner and want to go all in with your Missions the VIP Upgrade will get you early access to the Challenge Mission Kit so that you can plan, prepare and be ready for anything!

We all like a bit of recognition for our hard work and effort - and if you're willing to come with me on this deep sea adventure I'll send you a personalised Certificate of Participation for your PD collection! Because PD doesn't have to be boring!

Anne at Branch Into Music will share some fantastic Ocean Themed Music & Movement Activity Ideas.

AND Alison at Ten Little Pieces will give us a crash course in protecting the ocean from plastic pollution and has some very practical things we can all do to protect our oceans - even if you don't live near the beach!

But what if I can't do it right now?

If the Challenge Missions don't fit in with your program or the children's interests right now,  register and keep them handy for another time. Or, use them as a discussion starter for some team professional development. 

Brainstorm how you could respond to the Missions.  What resources could you use? Are there books in your library you could incorporate? Songs you know? Resources available?  How could you take the ideas presented and extend the learning?  Do any of these suggestions spark an idea for a Project or investigation?

It's a great tool to use to challenge your team and bring a bit of interest to your next team meeting!... And, let's face it, under the sea is a classic topic that comes up in nearly every early childhood service at some point!

So, if you're ready to dive in and have some fun, join us...

There will be plenty of terrible sea puns and jokes every 3 year old will repeat until they run out of breath (if you choose to share them! 🤭).  We will learn lots of cool and interesting things from our own and others' experiences. 

We can all use a bit of fun right now so grab your mask and snorkel and let's jump in! 🤿