Little Labs

🦈🐛 Big things come in little packages. 💚
Today we launched the very first Little Labs session for Auckland Libraries, right here at Waiuku Library — and what a way to kick things off! Young curious minds dove into the world of sharks and insects, asking big questions and making even bigger discoveries.

🫀🦴 Blood cells, bones, and big “aha!” moments!

This week’s Little Labs session was an absolute hit!

We explored how blood cells work like delivery vans, police officers, and builders inside our bodies.

Students got hands-on with a pumping heart model, viewed real X-rays on light boxes, and learned how bones protect, support, and even make blood.

Watching kids light up as they discovered how their bodies work, was a reminder of how powerful curiosity can be when it’s nurtured early. Science is MEANT to be this fun and accessible.

It’s such a privilege to help spark the next generation of thinkers and doers. 💡🧪

Inspecting some creepy crawlers 🐛🪲🕷️

What are the priorities for Little Labs?
Here’s what drives everything we do:

✨ Spark early STEM engagement for rural kids
🌿 Build a strong STEM and trades pipeline
🌍 Promote equitable access by removing financial barriers
🔬 Deliver practical, hands-on learning to make science real

We’re here to ignite curiosity, empower future careers, and make science fun, accessible, and relevant—no matter where you live.

Check out these toothy grins! 🦈🌊😁

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Little Labs is back in action for Term 2! 🦖✨ Kicked off the term with our Fossils Lesson, which will link into our Dinosaur Lesson next week 🦕 How good!!

Thanks to for the brain fuel snacks ⛽️

Learning all about Germs at Aka Aka School 🦠🔬👩🏼‍🔬

Kicked off the 2025 program with Aka Aka School 💙✨ The animal adaptations session was a hit with students of all ages. Check out these clever hiding spots!

Grateful for all of the support - Here’s to an even brighter year in 2025! ✨💚💪