Workshop Information

Ready for a prehistoric challenge? Jurassic Games is an energetic, hands-on STEM workshop that brings problem-solving, teamwork, movement and scientific thinking together in one unforgettable dinosaur-themed experience. Designed for primary school-aged children, the workshop challenges participants to observe carefully, think strategically, communicate with their team and adapt when things do not go exactly to plan. Children are encouraged to make decisions, test ideas and work together as they take on a series of active prehistoric challenges. The focus is not on memorising dinosaur facts or simply being the fastest. Instead, Jurassic Games uses the excitement of dinosaurs and active play to develop the kinds of thinking skills that sit at the heart of STEM learning: persistence, reasoning, collaboration, creative problem-solving and learning from what happens during a challenge. Of course, there is plenty of fun along the way. Inflatable dinosaur suits help turn the workshop into a larger-than-life prehistoric adventure, creating a highly engaging experience that gets children moving, laughing, thinking and working together. Throughout the session, children are given opportunities to consider cause and effect, plan an approach, respond to changing situations and reflect on what helped their team succeed. These experiences support critical thinking and encourage children to see that solving a problem often involves trying, adjusting and trying again. Jurassic Games is particularly well suited to primary schools, OSHC and vacation care groups looking for an active STEM experience that feels very different from a classroom lesson while still offering genuine learning value. The workshop can support learning connected with problem-solving, collaboration, movement, scientific thinking and inquiry, while also complementing Australian Curriculum and My Time, Our Place outcomes where relevant. Beyond the Beanstalk brings the specialist equipment and resources needed to deliver the workshop. We simply ask for a suitable open activity space so children can participate safely and comfortably. If your group loves dinosaurs, active challenges and learning through doing, Jurassic Games delivers STEM with plenty of prehistoric energy.