Cultivating Curiosity and Resilience in Young Learners Through screen-free play — Hannah Hagon
Spark curiosity, resilience, and problem-solving through play. Discover practical ways to introduce computational thinking to young learners using simple, unplugged activities that develop skills such as pattern recognition, decomposition, abstraction, and algorithmic thinking. Learn how playful exploration encourages children to approach challenges with confidence, adapt to change, and think creatively. These foundational experiences nurture curiosity, strengthen resilience, and equip children with the mindset they need to thrive anyway in an increasingly complex and unpredictable world.
About the speaker
Hannah Hagon is a global speaker, award-recognised STEAM educator, author, and founder of Unplugged Tots, a movement redefining how families, schools, and organisations approach childhood, learning, and modern life. Blending computational thinking and hands-on unplugged play, Hannah equips parents, educators, and corporates with practical frameworks that nurture curiosity, resilience, and creative problem-solving in a screen-saturated world. Her work sits at the intersection of pedagogy, parenting, and cultural change where small shifts in daily habits compound into generational impact. Her book “Unplugged Tots” (Raspberry Pi Press), reached the #1 STEM Education New Release position and continues to receive 5-star reviews internationally. She has been featured in Enginuity’s 365 Faces of STEM campaign and received Highly Commended for Education Excellence at the STEM Awards in Milton Keynes. As Director of STEAM Arena CIC, she champions inclusive and sustainable approaches to STEM education. Through keynote speaking, educator training, corporate workshops for working parents, digital learning programmes, Hannah translates research into real-world action. Her methodology combines evidence-informed practice with warmth and accessibility proving that playful learning is not a luxury, but a strategic lever for long-term societal resilience. Hannah’s work demonstrates that when we rethink play, we don’t just change childhood, we change culture.
