Science
Children predict what will happen, test it and find out whether they were right. The experiments are safe and suited to their age.
STEM workshops for kids • Ages 4–16 • Cyprus
Big ideas start with small hands.
Kids build bridges, mix things that fizz, program robots and usually get it right on the second or third try. WonderLab runs STEM workshops and clubs for ages 4–16 in Cyprus.
Free pack: 7 missions for ages 4–6
- Start with a question
- Build something
- Test it, fix it, try again
Meet the Wonder Crew, the four characters who guide children through each age group.
Most of each session is hands-on.
Not much sitting and listening.
We start with a question, then the children spend most of their time building and testing. Getting it wrong is part of the process.
About WonderLab
We start with a question and let the children work out the answer.
Every session starts with a question, such as how to build a bridge that can hold a robot. The children then build something, test it, see what went wrong and change it. We adjust the activities to the age and confidence of the group, from four-year-olds to teenagers.
Who runs WonderLab
Started by a software engineer who also teaches children.
I’m a senior software engineer. I’ve mentored young people and run coding workshops, including one where teenage girls built their first web and mobile projects. WonderLab grew out of that.
I want children to find out early that science and technology are things they can do themselves.
Engineering
They design something from simple materials, test it and make it better.
Coding & robotics
Coding without screens for the youngest, robots and app ideas for older children.
Confidence
Getting something wrong and trying again is part of every session.
No experience needed. Children don’t have to have tried STEM, coding or robotics before. We pitch each activity to the group in front of us.
Programmes
Four age groups
We run short pilots, weekly clubs, school workshops, holiday camps and one-off events.
Ages 4–6
WonderLab Minis
Play-based STEM for preschoolers: simple experiments, building, exploring nature, stories and coding without screens.
View preschool programme
Ages 6–9
WonderLab Juniors
For primary schools: engineering challenges, beginner robotics, logic games and science experiments, planned with each school.
Ages 9–12
WonderLab Makers
Project-based workshops planned with the school: robotics missions, coding basics, game logic, inventions and team challenges.
Ages 13–16
WonderLab Innovators
Mentoring and digital projects for older students: app ideas, web projects, AI, design thinking and entrepreneurship.
Free download
Free starter pack: 7 missions
Seven hands-on missions for ages 4–6, inspired by Montessori. Free, in English and Greek.
- 11 A4 pages to print at home
- Seven missions using everyday materials
- A guide for adults and a reusable observation sheet
We email you the link once you confirm your address. No spam.
Where this comes from
Older students make real things too.
Some of the thinking behind WonderLab comes from coding workshops with teenage girls, who built their first digital projects.
The idea is to keep going with the child: play when they’re small, then coding, apps, web projects and mentoring as they grow.
Coding workshop for teenage girls
Teenage girls explored web and mobile app development and made their first digital projects.
From idea to something that works
The students went from an idea to a simple project that actually worked.
Where it leads
Students who enjoy this can carry on with WonderLab Innovators: coding, AI, web projects and entrepreneurship.
Preschool
WonderLab Minis, for ages 4–6
A programme for kindergartens: short missions with simple experiments, building, exploring nature and coding without screens.
Example workshops
A few things we do
Science
Fizzy Moon Rocks
Space-themed chemistry for young children: they watch, predict and see safe reactions.
Engineering
Bridge Builders
Children design bridges from simple materials, test them and make them stronger, working in teams.
Coding
Coding Without Screens
The youngest move around and give instructions with arrows. Older children can move on to robots and coding projects.
Robotics
Robot Missions
Robotics challenges for each age: putting steps in order, logic, finding bugs and working together.
Nature
Eco STEM Challenges
Plants, water, recycling, habitats and environmental problems to solve.
Digital
App & Web Ideas
For older children and teenagers: coming up with ideas, prototypes and simple web projects.
For schools
Ways to work together
Safety
How sessions are run
Sessions run with adult supervision and follow your school’s safety and supervision policies. We use simple materials and clear instructions, and adjust activities to the age of the group.
Contact
Want WonderLab at your school?
Email us about a 4-week pilot, a weekly club or a one-off workshop for your kindergarten, primary school, club or event.
Cyprus • Ages 4–16