Curious Kids
Start your child’s early learning journey at home with Curious Kids.
Encourage curiosity, discovery and creativity with this free series of online learning challenges suitable for children under 5 years.
Curious Kids introduces early science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) concepts through play-based learning. Challenges use every day, easily-accessible items such as play dough, boxes, coloured paper, bubbles and more.
Along with demystifying STEAM, children and families are introduced to the essential digital literacy language, creative problem-solving and computational thinking skills required of 21st century learners.
Challenges
Download the challenge activity sheets and watch the challenge videos below. We’ll guide you through everything you need to create a fun and safe learning environment for your child.
A Game by Me
In this challenge, we will be making a game using magnets.
- Challenge Sheet – A Game by Me (PDF, 288.7 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – A Game by Me (PDF, 278.9 KB)
- A Game by Me (Auslan version)
Bubble and Bubbles
In this challenge, we will be making our own bubble wand using different shapes.
- Challenge Sheet – Bubbles and Bubbles (PDF, 288.5 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – Bubbles and Bubbles (PDF, 276.2 KB)
- Bubble and Bubbles (Auslan version)
Build, Build, Build
In this challenge, we will be making different types of structures like engineers.
- Challenge Sheet – Build, Build, Build (PDF, 286.8 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – Build, Build, Build (PDF, 273.2 KB)
- Build, Build, Build (Auslan version)
Crazy Critter Zoo
In this challenge, we will be making a zoo filled with critters of all shapes and sizes.
- Challenge Sheet – Crazy Critter Zoo (PDF, 288.3 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – Crazy Critter Zoo (PDF, 276.2 KB)
- Crazy Critter Zoo (Auslan version)
Dinosaur Roar
In this challenge, we will be looking at a type of science called palaeontology.
- Challenge Sheet – Dinosaur Roar (PDF, 287.8 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – Dinosaur Roar (PDF, 276.2 KB)
- Dinosaur Roar (Auslan version)
Down Up, Down Up
In this challenge, we will be building ramps that make balls go different speeds.
- Challenge Sheet – Down Up, Down Up (PDF, 288.9 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – Down Up, Down Up (PDF, 277.2 KB)
- Down Up, Down Up (Auslan version)
Explore and Look
In this challenge, we will be using magnifying glasses to see items really close up.
- Challenge Sheet – Explore and Look (PDF, 287.8 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – Explore and Look (PDF, 279.9 KB)
- Explore and Look (Auslan version)
I’m a Music Maker
In this challenge, we will be making music with recyclable materials.
- Challenge Sheet – I’m a Music Maker (PDF, 288.1 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – I’m a Music Maker (PDF, 277.8 KB)
- I'm a Music Maker (Auslan version)
Kids Own Hopscotch
In this challenge, we will be making a jumping game using shapes, colour and counting.
- Challenge Sheet – Kids Own Hopscotch (PDF, 287.1 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – Kids Own Hopscotch (PDF, 275.8 KB)
- Kids Own Hopscotch (Auslan version)
Look Up in the Sky
In this challenge, we will be curious about the sky.
- Challenge Sheet – Look Up in the Sky (PDF, 287.8 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – Look Up in the Sky (PDF, 280.8 KB)
- Look Up in the Sky (Auslan version)
Mixed Dropper Art
In this challenge, we will be curious about colour.
- Challenge Sheet – Mixed Dropper Art (PDF, 277.2 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – Mixed Dropper Art (PDF, 277.2 KB)
- Mixed Dropper Art (Auslan version)
My Marble Run
In this challenge, we will be constructing a marble run.
- Challenge Sheet – My Marble Run (PDF, 288.5 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – My Marble Run (PDF, 276.8 KB)
- My Marble Run (Auslan version)
My World
In this challenge, we will be curious about what our world looks like.
- Challenge Sheet – My World (PDF, 289.7 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – My World (PDF, 274.5 KB)
- My World (Auslan version)
Nature's Window
In this challenge, we will be curious about botany and create a window from nature.
- Challenge Sheet – Nature’s Window (PDF, 288.8 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – Nature’s Window (PDF, 280.9 KB)
- Nature's Window (Auslan version)
Paper Cup Pyramid
In this challenge, we will be building a pyramid.
- Challenge Sheet – Paper Cup Pyramid (PDF, 287.4 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – Paper Cup Pyramid (PDF, 275.0 KB)
- Paper Cup Pyramid (Auslan version)
Pom Pom Racing
In this challenge, we will be building a racetrack for pom poms and feathers to race along.
- Challenge Sheet – Pom Pom Racing (PDF, 287.7 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – Pom Pom Racing (PDF, 274.8 KB)
- Pom Pom Racing (Auslan version)
Robot Disco
In this challenge, we will be using Bee Bot Robots to learn about steps and logic.
- Challenge Sheet – Robot Disco (PDF, 288.5 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – Robot Disco (PDF, 277.0 KB)
- Robot Disco (Auslan version)
Shadow Puppets
In this challenge, we will imagine, create, perform and share a story using shadow puppets.
- Challenge Sheet – Shadow Puppets (PDF, 287.1 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – Shadow Puppets (PDF, 276.6 KB)
- Shadow Puppets (Auslan version)
Sing My Song
In this challenge, we will sing and make up our own song lyrics.
- Challenge Sheet – Sing My Song (PDF, 288.0 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – Sing My Song (PDF, 295.3 KB)
- Sing My Song (Auslan version)
This is Me
In this challenge, we will using scissors to create a collage that shows who we are.
- Challenge Sheet – This is Me (PDF, 288.4 KB)
- Extra Challenge Ideas – This is Me (PDF, 276.8 KB)
- This is Me (Auslan version)
This program was created with a First 5 Forever Innovation grant. First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government.
