Hampshire House

STEM Workshop: Coding, Curiosity and Collaboration

Our Senior School Science Committee brought science to life for our youngest learners by running a vibrant and engaging STEM Workshop focused on robotics for our preschool children. The Robotics workshop was thoughtfully designed and delivered by our senior students and introduced our children to the world of simple robots through playful, hands-on activities.

In today’s digital world, coding is becoming as essential as literacy and numeracy, and it is never too early to start. Introducing robots to young children helps to develop foundational coding skills, without the need for screens or complex technology. Learning about robotics sparks curiosity, strengthens problem-solving skills, and nurtures creativity, all while making learning incredibly fun. By inputting simple directional commands such as forward, backward, left, and right, the children, even from this early age are beginning to understand important STEM concepts such as cause and effect, sequencing and logic. 

These are the same thinking skills used in more advanced computer programming. Using robots in this way transforms coding into a hands-on, playful experience where children can explore, make mistakes, and try again. This builds confidence, problem-solving skills, and resilience.

Equally powerful was the spirit of collaboration between the older and younger students, that filled the room. The senior students showed patience, leadership, and kindness as they mentored the preschoolers, while the younger children inspired their older peers with their energy and imagination. A huge thank you to Katie Fan and the Senior Science Committee for these wonderful STEM initiatives. It was a beautiful reminder of the wonder and joy of collaborative learning and a heartwarming display of our school’s ‘Whole School’ commitment to fostering learning across age groups and encouraging shared discovery.

Ms Simone Cooke

Director, Hampshire House