A hands-on early numeracy and STEM session for children ages 3-5 and their parents/carers at Marrickville Library, led by Little Scientists.
Tuesday 31 March 2026
10:30am - 11:30am
313 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia
Free
Ready for Maths is a lively, hands-on family workshop that introduces early numeracy and STEM concepts to children ages 3-5 while supporting parents and carers with practical tips. Held at Marrickville Library, this session blends playful learning with everyday maths so preschoolers can build confidence and curiosity.
Over the hour children will explore sorting, patterns, shapes and simple engineering tasks guided by Little Scientists facilitators. Parents will leave with clear strategies to bring STEM and early numeracy activities into the home, making learning feel natural and fun for busy families.
Little Scientists champions inquiry-based STEM education and works with Inner West Council Libraries to deliver family-friendly learning experiences. Please note photography may be taken; if you have access or privacy needs, include them in your booking so the team can accommodate you.
Expect highly interactive, child-centered activities that introduce mathematical thinking through play and everyday materials. The tone is playful and supportive so children feel free to explore and make discoveries while adults support learning moments.
- Sorting and classifying everyday objects
- Pattern play and shape exploration
- Simple engineering challenges to spark curiosity
Children will develop foundational early numeracy skills such as comparing, counting ideas, recognizing patterns and problem solving, while parents pick up easy-to-use home activities and book recommendations from the library collection to extend learning.
The workshop runs for 1 hour and starts at 10:30am. It is designed specifically for children aged 3-5 attending with a parent or carer; please book a ticket for each adult and child attending the session.
- Duration: 1 hour
- Age range: 3-5 years
- Format: In person, hands-on family workshop
Sessions are facilitated by Little Scientists and use inquiry-based approaches to support critical thinking and creativity. Resources and early numeracy books from Marrickville Library will be available to browse and borrow to continue learning at home.
This event takes place at Marrickville Library and Pavilion, 313 Marrickville Road, Marrickville NSW 2204. The venue is family-friendly and set up to welcome preschool children and carers.
- Public transport: local buses and trains nearby
- Parking: limited street parking close to the library
- Access: accessible by lift from both street and ground levels; wheelchair accessible
If you have any access or support requirements, please include details in your booking order form so the library staff can arrange reasonable adjustments and ensure full participation.
Photography may be taken of facilitators and participants during the event for promotional or record-keeping purposes. If you do not want your family photographed, indicate this on the booking form or speak to staff on arrival.
Tickets are required for every attending adult and child and spaces are limited, so book early to secure your place. Parents and carers remain responsible for supervising their children throughout the activities.
If you have specific access, health or support needs please notify the organisers via the booking form so reasonable adjustments can be arranged to help your family participate comfortably.
This is a free event. Tickets are available through the Eventbrite listing and early booking is recommended due to limited capacity. Please reserve a ticket for each attending adult and child.
The workshop is run by Inner West Council Libraries in partnership with Little Scientists. For more information about the facilitator visit https://littlescientists.org.au/ or refer to the Eventbrite listing for final event details and any updates.
Check the booking page for accessibility information, photography preferences and any last-minute changes to the program.
