If you've booked your child's first Mini Professors class, you might be wondering what to expect. Will there be experiments? Will my child be able to join in? Is it suitable if they've never done anything like this before?
The answer is simple. Mini Professors is designed to make science fun, exciting and accessible for every child. From the moment you arrive, your little one will be encouraged to explore, discover and ask questions in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Whether your child already loves asking "why?" or is simply curious about the world around them, their first class is the beginning of an exciting learning journey.
A warm welcome
Every Mini Professors class follows a familiar structure, helping children feel comfortable and confident while introducing a brand new science topic each week.
Each session begins with the Mini Professors song before introducing the day's exciting scientific theme. With more than 80 different topics available, every week offers a completely new adventure. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Hands on science from the very beginning
This isn't a class where children simply sit and watch.
Mini Professors is built around real, hands on science. Children become active participants, making predictions, exploring materials and taking part in exciting experiments that bring scientific concepts to life.
Every lesson combines:
- Real science experiments.
- A fun introduction to the topic.
- A bespoke educational video.
- A story linked to the science theme.
- A second exciting experiment.
- A recap to reinforce learning.
The activities are carefully designed to make science simple, engaging and memorable for young children. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Learning through play
Although children are having enormous amounts of fun, every activity has a purpose.
As they investigate, mix, build, observe and discover, they are developing skills that support learning both now and in the future.
Mini Professors helps children develop:
- Curiosity.
- Questioning skills.
- Communication.
- Listening.
- Turn taking.
- Sharing.
- Dexterity.
- Confidence.
- Teamwork.
- Problem solving.
These important life skills are developed naturally through exciting scientific exploration and play. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Science made simple
One of the things parents often notice is that children are introduced to real scientific concepts without them ever feeling complicated.
Science is all around us, and every topic is explained in an age appropriate, engaging way that encourages children to think, explore and understand the world around them.
Whether they're discovering volcanoes, space, dinosaurs, magnets or weather, children quickly realise that science isn't something to be intimidated by. It's something to enjoy.
You can enjoy the journey too
Parent and child classes are designed to be experienced together.
You'll watch your child light up as they make discoveries, ask fascinating questions and proudly share what they've learned. Many parents tell us they're surprised by how much they learn themselves.
Together you'll become a team of curious explorers, making memories while building a lifelong love of learning. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Every week brings something new
No two Mini Professors classes are the same.
With more than 80 different science topics, children return week after week to explore exciting new themes through experiments, stories, songs and discovery.
This variety keeps children engaged while building confidence and encouraging them to keep asking questions about the amazing world around them. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Ready for your first experiment?
Your child's first Mini Professors class is much more than a science lesson.
It's an opportunity to spark curiosity, build confidence, encourage creativity and show children that learning can be exciting, practical and fun.
From their very first experiment, they'll begin to see the world a little differently and they'll soon discover that science really is all around us. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
