Under the title "Magnetism - discovering invisible forces", professionals can take away many suggestions for their everyday life with the children.

About the content: The lecturer gives the teachers suggestions for gaining their first basic experiences with magnets together with the children in their institution. They discover and explore the effects and properties of magnets and deepen their knowledge of magnetic applications and design possibilities. Together with the other participants, ideas are developed on how the children can be well supported and accompanied in their learning. In addition, the participants discuss sustainable aspects of magnets.

Information: The first workshop will take place on Thursday, March 21, from 9 am to 3.30 pm at the Volkshochschule in Lebenstedt (Thiestraße 26a). The course costs 50 euros.

Registration is possible in writing or online at www.vhs-salzgitter.de.

Information and advice on the workshops:

Antje Behre, antje.behrestadt.salzgitterde 05341 / 839 2223

Kristina Wojna, kristina.wojnastadt.salzgitterde 05341 / 839 3716

Information Cooperation:

Children are curious and want to discover and understand the world around them.

The non-profit foundation "Stiftung Kinder forschen" is committed to good early education in the fields of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology (STEM) as well as education for sustainable development (ESD) - with the aim of making girls and boys strong for the future and empowering them to act sustainably.

The city of Salzgitter has been a network partner of the foundation since November 1, 2023, with the VHS coordinating the network. Together, an educational program is offered that supports educational specialists and teachers in providing qualified support for children of nursery and primary school age in discovering, researching and learning.

Further information about the new network can be found on the website of the city of Salzgitter (keyword "Stiftung forschen") or on the Volkshochschule website