We are Germany's largest early childhood education initiative

Children who think independently and act sustainably and thus shape a better future together – that is our vision!

© Christoph Wehrer/Stiftung Kinder forschen

The Foundation

The Stiftung Kinder forschen (Little Scientists Foundation) is Germany’s largest early childhood education initiative in the fields of science, technology, engineering/computer science, and mathematics (STEM). What is the idea behind it? How does it work?

The Foundation

We offer continuing professional development in the STEM field

From free online courses to on-site workshops, the continuing professional development (CPD) programme of the Stiftung Kinder forschen supports early childhood educators and primary school teachers in facilitating children’s processes of exploration and inquiry – this is the core of our pedagogic approach.

many hands on top of each other — © René Arnold / Stiftung Kinder forschen

Partnerships

Since its inception in 2006, numerous private individuals and institutions have contributed to the Foundation’s success. The programme is now firmly established in regions all over Germany – and is still expanding.

Partners

The IDoS peers — © René Arnold / Stiftung Kinder forschen

International Dialogue

The Foundation shares its ideas with and learns from international organisations that focus on the area of early STEM Education. Find out more about the Foundation’s International Dialogue on STEM Education (IDoS).

About IDoS

Ein Mädchen mit einer Lupe in der Hand untersucht Moos. — © Christoph Wehrer / Stiftung Haus der kleinen Forscher

Research and Monitoring

The Foundation's programme is science-based. We ensure quality through regular surveys of our target groups, through studies and accompanying research, as well as through continuous professional exchange with experts and scientists in the field of early STEM education for sustainable development.

Research and Monitoring