Little Scientists in Early Childhood Education with Ana-Luisa Franco
Shine On - an Early Childhood Education PodcastShow Notes
On this episode we hear from Ana-Luisa Franco from Little Scientists. Come and hear fantastic examples of STEM in early childhood, the inquiry cycle, and Little Scientists recent experience partnering with Play School! Ana-Luisa Franco is the Training Facilitator and Content Developer at Little Scientists. As an Early Childhood Teacher, she believes in fostering educational environments that encourage exploration and thoughtful learning. With over 20 years of experience in early childhood edu...
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