DR ROB'S STEM WORKSHOP

Every workshop is developed and led by Dr Rob (Dr. rer. nat. Robert Gerlit) - a university lecturer with a doctorate from TUM's Department of Computer Science and a parent who knows how to engage young children. Unlike other programs, we don't just send staff; we bring real academic expertise directly to your centre.

STEM is a superpower for everyone. Whether your child grows up to be a tradie, an artist, a lawyer, or an entrepreneur, the ability to ask "how does this work?" and "how can I make it better?" builds problem-solving skills for life. Scientific and digital literacy helps everyone navigate our digital world with confidence.

An incursion means we come to you. We deliver workshops directly to your preschool or early learning centre with all specialised equipment and robots. No need for parents to arrange transport or centres to organise expensive excursions.

While baking soda volcanoes are fun, children often see them as magic tricks. We move beyond entertainment to real science, technology, and engineering. Instead of one-off reactions, we teach the scientific method through play to solve practical challenges.

Our curriculum is broad, practical, and real-life oriented.

Science: Real experiments exploring physics and chemistry

Technology & Coding: Robots teaching logic and sequences

Engineering: Building and using tools

Maths: Applied concepts that make numbers feel like a game

We also adapt our workshops to fit with your preschool's curriculum. Whatever you need, we've got it: beach safety, marine biology, even writing secret messages to Santa with invisible ink that only scientists like Santa can read.

We use age-appropriate, hands-on robots specially designed for young children - no boring screens or complex syntax. Every activity is tailored for ages 3-6. If they can play with blocks, they can learn the logic of coding.

Our workshops are designed to be inclusive and play-based, focusing on storytelling and creativity to engage all children. We specifically address the fact that girls are often influenced by negative stereotypes about STEM and gender from a young age. By providing positive role models and a supportive environment, we help female students build confidence and overcome anxiety toward science, technology, engineering, and maths.

We follow a hands-on-first approach. Most of our toys are completely screen-free and controlled via simple buttons. We would occasionally use tablets for certain tools (e.g. selected robots), that are used as creative canvases to build something rather than for passive consumption. Technology is a tool for creating, not just watching.

Ages 3-6 are critical for brain development and forming an identity as a learner. If children decide early that something is "too hard" or "not for them," it's much harder to change that mindset later. By starting now, we build the confidence and curiosity they need to excel in school and beyond.

No prior knowledge needed. Whether your child is already a tech-wiz or has never seen a robot, our workshops are designed for all levels. We start with curiosity and build to complex logic through play.

We offer flexible sessions tailored to your centre's routine, typically 30-45 minutes per group. We recommend a maximum of 15 children per session to ensure high interaction and hands-on engagement for everyone.