Kidwise STEM & VR Innovation Lab

New · Nov–Dec 2026

Home Education at Kidwise

Science • Art • Engineering • Creativity

Supporting curious children through practical, hands-on learning at the Kidwise STEM & VR Innovation Lab in Woking.

Tuesday

Science & CREST Awards

Wednesday

Art & Creative Exploration

Thursday

Engineering & Design

From Tue 3 November 2026Victoria Place, Woking
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Magnets, gears, paint palette, beaker and building blocks

Weekly timetable

Our small-group sessions give children the opportunity to investigate, create, build, test and explore in a welcoming STEM environment. Choose individual sessions or join us throughout the six-week programme.

Science & CREST

Tuesday

Art

Wednesday

Engineering

Thursday

Weeks beginning:3 Nov10 Nov17 Nov24 Nov1 Dec8 Dec

Ages 2–5

Little STEAM Explorers

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday · 9:30–10:30am

Ages 2–5Tue · Wed · Thu9:30–10:30amParent stays

Hands-on, play-based STEAM mornings designed especially for younger children. Children explore science, technology, engineering, art and early maths through practical activities, building, sensory exploration and play.

Coming more than once a week? Activities vary across Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, so children attending more than one morning will enjoy different activities while exploring the same weekly theme.

Week 1

3–5 Nov

Magnificent Magnets

Explore what magnets can pick up, magnetic treasure hunts, magnet art and simple magnetic challenges.

Week 2

10–12 Nov

Things That Move

Explore rolling, ramps, speed and movement through practical play and building challenges.

Week 3

17–19 Nov

Light & Shadows

Explore torches, shadows, light and different materials before creating and building with light.

Week 4

24–26 Nov

Wonderful Water

Floating, sinking, pipettes, water exploration and simple boat-building challenges.

Week 5

1–3 Dec

Sound Explorers

Explore loud and quiet sounds, vibrations and different ways of making sound.

Week 6

8–10 Dec

Little Builders

A hands-on construction week using blocks, LEGO, magnetic tiles, straws and connectors.

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Wednesday · Home Education Art Studio

Create • Experiment • Express

Ages 5–11 · 12:30–2:00pm

Ages 5–11Wednesdays12:30–2:00pmTrial £8Workshop £156-week pass £75

Wednesday is our dedicated creative session, where children explore different artistic techniques, materials and ways of expressing their own ideas. The emphasis is on experimentation and creativity — not every child producing an identical piece.

Week 1

4 Nov

Colour Theory & Mixing

Explore colour relationships, tints, shades and different combinations.

Week 2

11 Nov

Marbling Art

Experiment with fluid patterns, colour and marbling techniques.

Week 3

18 Nov

Printing Studio

Explore texture, pattern and printing techniques using different materials.

Week 4

25 Nov

Clay & Sculpture

Create a three-dimensional artwork while exploring shape, form and texture.

Week 5

2 Dec

Abstract Art

Explore line, shape, movement and colour through abstract artwork.

Week 6

9 Dec

Mixed-Media Canvas

Combine different techniques and materials to create an individual final artwork.

Book Art Studio

Thursday · Home Education Engineering

Imagine • Design • Build • Test • Improve

Ages 5–11 · 11:00am–12:30pm

Ages 5–11Thursdays11:00am–12:30pm5 Nov – 10 Dec 2026

Thursday is engineering day at Kidwise. Every week children are given a new engineering problem to solve. Rather than simply following instructions, children are encouraged to think like engineers:

ASK → IMAGINE → PLAN → BUILD → TEST → IMPROVE

Week 1

5 Nov

Tower Engineering Challenge

Explore foundations, stability and structural strength.

Week 2

12 Nov

Hydraulic Engineering

Build a simple hydraulic mechanism and investigate how liquids can transfer force.

Week 3

19 Nov

Marble Run Engineering

Design and construct a working marble run while investigating gravity, gradients, friction and movement.

Week 4

26 Nov

Catapult Engineering

Investigate levers, forces and stored energy before designing and testing a launcher.

Week 5

3 Dec

Earthquake-Proof Structures

Design a structure, test it on a shake platform and investigate how engineers make buildings more stable.

Week 6

10 Dec

Mechanical Grabber Challenge

Explore levers, pivots and linkages before designing a mechanism that can pick up and move an object.

Book Engineering

Tuesday Science · CREST Awards

Explore • Investigate • Discover

Tuesdays at Kidwise are dedicated to practical science and nationally recognised CREST Awards.

CREST is the British Science Association's STEM enrichment programme. Children learn through practical investigations, asking questions, making predictions, testing ideas, observing results and discussing what they discover.

Young children exploring with magnifying glasses and bubbles
CREST Star

CREST Star Award – Young Scientists

Ages 3–7Tuesdays11:00am–12:00pmFrom 3 Nov 20266 weekly sessionsKidwise STEM & VR Innovation Lab, Woking

A six-week hands-on science programme designed especially for young scientists aged 3–7. Children complete six practical STEM challenges while developing early scientific skills:

  • Asking questions
  • Making predictions
  • Experimenting
  • Observing
  • Problem-solving
  • Talking about their discoveries

Dates

Tue 3 NovTue 10 NovTue 17 NovTue 24 NovTue 1 DecTue 8 Dec

Six exciting STEM challenges

  1. Week 1Properties of MaterialsExplore materials through fun investigations.
  2. Week 2Colour ScienceMix, test and discover how colours change.
  3. Week 3Plants and Living ThingsInvestigate what plants need to grow.
  4. Week 4Forces and MovementMake, test and improve simple designs.
  5. Week 5Chemical ReactionsCreate exciting reactions and observe what happens.
  6. Week 6Light and ShadowsExplore light, shadows and how we see the world.

What your child will receive

  • Six practical CREST STEM challenges
  • CREST Star activity passport recording their investigations
  • Official CREST Star Award certificate following successful completion and registration
  • Kidwise Young Scientist achievement badge
  • Evidence of practical STEM learning for your Home Education Portfolio
Trial sessionFor children new to Kidwise£8
Individual session£13
Full six-week programmeAll 6 sessions, award & certificate included£69
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Older children using a microscope and science equipment
CREST SuperStar

CREST SuperStar Award – Young Scientists

Ages 7–11Tuesdays1:00pm–2:00pmFrom 3 Nov 20266 weekly sessionsKidwise STEM & VR Innovation Lab, Woking

Designed for older primary-aged children who are ready to take their scientific investigations further, with greater independence in:

  • Asking scientific questions
  • Making predictions
  • Planning investigations
  • Testing ideas
  • Observations & measurements
  • Recording results
  • Problem-solving
  • Explaining conclusions

Dates

Tue 3 NovTue 10 NovTue 17 NovTue 24 NovTue 1 DecTue 8 Dec

What your child will receive

  • Official CREST SuperStar Award certificate following successful completion and registration
  • Record of practical investigations
  • Kidwise Young Scientist achievement badge
  • Evidence suitable for your Home Education Portfolio
Trial sessionNew to Kidwise? Try your first session£8
Individual sessionOne hands-on STEM session£14
Full six-week programmeBest value · all 6 sessions, materials, award registration & certificate£75
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Which award is right for my child?

CREST StarCREST SuperStar
Ages3–7 years7–11 years
Tuesday time11:00am–12:00pm1:00pm–2:00pm
Dates3 Nov – 8 Dec 20263 Nov – 8 Dec 2026
StylePlayful exploration, predictions and observationFair tests, variables, hypotheses and evaluation
RecordingCREST Star PassportResults, conclusions and evaluation

About CREST Awards

CREST is a nationally recognised STEM enrichment scheme run by the British Science Association. It encourages children to develop scientific thinking through hands-on investigations.

CREST Star — typically suitable for ages 3–7.
CREST SuperStar — typically suitable for ages 7–11.

Both awards involve completing at least six practical STEM challenges. Awards are not given for booking — eligibility depends on completing the required activities.

The Kidwise Young Scientist badge is an additional Kidwise award and is not provided by the British Science Association.

Learn more about CREST Awards

Non-competitive, for every child

CREST Awards are non-competitive. There are no winners or losers — children progress at their own pace through practical exploration, working together, asking questions and celebrating what they discover.

Why Kidwise?

Kidwise sessions are designed to complement home education, giving children access to practical activities, specialist STEM resources and the chance to investigate and create alongside other children.

Hands-on practical learning

Real science investigations

Creative exploration

Engineering & problem solving

Curiosity & independent thinking

Experienced STEM educators

Small-group learning

Work towards CREST recognition

Booking

Choose Your Kidwise Session

1. Pick a session · 2. Check the dates · 3. Book securely online

Little STEAM Explorers – Tuesday

Ages 2–59:30–10:30am6 sessions
  • Tuesday 3 Nov
  • Tuesday 10 Nov
  • Tuesday 17 Nov
  • Tuesday 24 Nov
  • Tuesday 1 Dec
  • Tuesday 8 Dec
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Frequently asked questions

Little STEAM Explorers is for ages 2–5. CREST Star (Tuesday 11am) is for ages 3–7 and CREST SuperStar (Tuesday 1pm) is for ages 7–11. Wednesday Art and Thursday Engineering are for ages 5–11.

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