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Sustainable STEAM+ Programme

Nurturing young changemakers through sustainability-driven STEAM learning

The Sustainable STEAM+ Programme empowers preschoolers to develop future-ready skills through sustainability-focused STEAM learning. Grounded in our BRIGHT framework and the Green Engineering Design Process, it nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and environmental responsibility in young children through inquiry-based, hands-on experiences.

Overview

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Updated March 2025
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2024

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We hope to see sustainability embedded meaningfully into early childhood education, where children are not only taught to care for the planet but empowered to take action through creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Our goal is to nurture young changemakers who lead with empathy and innovate for a better world.

About the innovation

Why did you create this innovation?

We created the Sustainable STEAM+ Programme to nurture preschoolers into future-ready changemakers who care for the planet. Many early childhood programmes lack structured yet playful approaches to teach sustainability and STEAM. Our innovation bridges this gap through hands-on, inquiry-driven learning rooted in real-world environmental issues.

What does your innovation look like in practice?

The programme uses our BRIGHT framework—Build Future Skills, Research through Inquiry, Inclusive & Experiential Learning, Grow with Creative Expression, Hands-on Exploration & Tinkering, and Technology for Tomorrow. Children engage in sustainability-themed modules (e.g., “Reduce, Reuse, Reinvent”) through storytelling, crafting with recycled materials, coding tech toys, and nature-based exploration. The Green Engineering Design Process helps them tackle real challenges such as reducing waste or saving water.

We offer thematic kits, educator guides, and facilitator training to support implementation. The activities are designed to be inclusive, low-cost, and adaptable for both urban and rural contexts, making them accessible to preschools globally. Community and parent involvement is also a key element, supporting home-school connections.

How has it been spreading?

The programme has been piloted across preschools in Singapore through learning journeys, in-class workshops, and professional development for educators. It is embedded in Preschool Market’s outreach and curriculum support for schools. Collaborations with partners such as Sentosa, ECDA’s Start Small Dream Big movement, and environmental campaigns have amplified its reach.

We have also presented at early childhood conferences and shared the model with educators through webinars and social media. The modular nature of the programme allows customization across diverse contexts, supporting future regional expansion.

If I want to try it, what should I do?

Interested schools or educators can reach out to us at ideas@preschoolmarket.com to request a starter kit or arrange a training workshop. We provide digital educator guides, learning modules, printable activity sheets, and facilitation support for implementation. Whether you're a teacher, a parent, or an NGO, we’ll help you adapt the programme for your learners and community.

Implementation steps

Understand the Framework
Familiarize yourself with the BRIGHT framework and the Green Engineering Design Process. These provide the foundation for how sustainability and STEAM concepts are integrated in an age-appropriate, play-based manner.
Choose a Theme
Select a sustainability-focused theme (e.g., “Waste Warriors,” “Water Savers,” or “Eco Builders”) from the curriculum kit or based on local environmental concerns. Each theme includes suggested learning outcomes and activities.
Prepare Materials
Gather crafting materials and sustainable resources (e.g., recycled items, natural elements). Review the facilitation guide and adapt lesson plans based on your learners’ needs and setting.
Facilitate Inquiry & Exploration
Guide children through open-ended questions, storytelling, and hands-on activities using the Green Engineering Design Process (Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve, Share). Encourage collaboration and creativity.
Reflect and Extend Learning
Wrap up with reflection activities, documentation of children’s ideas, and sharing sessions with families or the school. Consider ways to involve parents and the wider community in the learning journey.

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