Little Learners: Little Me, Big World!

Discovery and exploration for big minds and little hands!

Designed for curious minds aged 2–5, this playful and enriching program invites children to explore their world, starting with themselves. 

Led by our expert educators, each session blends hands-on activities with exploration of museum objects and galleries, with a focus on children's connections and contributions to the world.

Through stories, movement, creative play, and sensory activities, children will journey from understanding who they are to discovering the wonders of the bigger world. Along the way, they’ll build confidence, curiosity, and a sense of belonging.

The program culminates in a celebration of caring for our planet, inspiring young learners to become thoughtful, respectful caretakers of the world around them.

Little Learners takes place on Level 3 every Thursday during school term from 9.45am - 10.45am.  

Week 1 | 16 October – Me and My Museum

Who are you? Little Learners explore their own identity and do a self-portrait. What is a museum? Learn about the Museum and what happens here, exploring the objects we have and the stories they tell. We’ll finish the session with a sensory walk of the Museum.

Week 2 | 23 October – My People, My Place

In this session, children explore the special people and places that make up their world, from family and friends to neighbours and helpers in the community. Little Learners will celebrate the connections that help them feel safe, loved, and part of something bigger. It’s all about belonging, sharing, and discovering where we fit in!  We’ll visit the Reflections gallery to explore some of our favourite activities and games.   

Week 3 | 30 October – My Earth, My Home

Come along on a journey around our amazing planet! In this session, children will explore the land, water, air, and living things that make Earth so special. Little Learners will discover how the Earth takes care of us, and how we can take care of it too!  We'll finish the session with a visit to the Changes gallery to see some pictures of Earth from space.  

Week 4 | 6 November – The Sun and the Moon 

Join us on a journey to the sky as we explore the sun and the moon! In this session, children will discover why the sun lights up our day, why the moon glows at night, and why both are so important to life on Earth. Little Learners will shine as they uncover the wonders of our day-and-night sky. We’ll visit the Origins gallery to watch the Night Sky.

Week 5 | 13 November – My Solar System

Look up, way up! Blast off on a space adventure as we explore the wonders of our solar system! In this session, children will journey past the planets, discovering what makes each one special. Little astronauts will learn about our Solar System and our place in it.  We’ll visit the Origins gallery to find some objects that have come from outer space. 

Week 6 | 20 November – A World of Water 

Splash into a session all about water, one of the most important parts of life on Earth! Children will explore where water comes from, how we use it, and why every living thing needs it to survive.  Little Learners will uncover why oceans are so important and how we can help protect them.  We’ll finish the session with a visit to the Wild Life gallery. 

Week 7 | 27 November - Underground Worlds

This week we explore the secret world beneath our feet.  What lives under the ground?  What are the things we cannot see and why are they important?  We’ll visit the Innovations gallery to look through the microscopes at other things we cannot see with our naked eyes! 

Week 8 | 4 December – The World of Bugs

Get ready to crawl, wiggle, and fly into the amazing world of bugs! In this session, children will discover why insects are some of the most important creatures on our planet. From pollinating plants to cleaning up nature’s messes, bugs play a big role in keeping our world buzzing. We’ll finish the session with a visit to the Wild Life gallery to find some bugs!

Week 9 | 11 December - The World of Plants

Where would we be without plants?  Discover how plants live and grow and why they are so important to people, animals and the Earth.  Be ready to do some planting of your own!  We’ll visit the Ngalang Koort Boodja Wirn gallery to look at some of the plants of the different Nyoongar seasons. 

Week 10 | 18 December – Caring for the World

In this special final session, children will celebrate all they’ve learned about the World and discover simple, powerful ways to care for it every day. Little Learners will explore how small actions—like recycling, saving water, and being kind to nature—can make a big difference. Together, we’ll grow a love for our planet and a sense of responsibility for its future. We’ll visit the Connections gallery and find the work of art made with ‘rubbish’!

Little Learners

This program is a part of our Little Learners program — educator-led early learning experiences for big minds and little hands, aged 2 – 5.

• Every session involves 45 minutes of educator-led activities, and 15 minutes visiting the focus of our session in the Museum.
• Programs are aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework.
• Enrolled children can bring adults with them. General admission fees apply for those 16 and over with an enrolled participant. Younger siblings are welcome but may not be able to participate in all activities.
• Book and attend week-by-week or purchase a multi-session pack for your chosen program.
• Sessions will be located on Level 3 at the WA Museum Boola Bardip.