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For parents: every page below is written twice. The top half is for a four-year-old — short sentences, a picture of the job, a picture of why it matters in the world, and three things they can do this afternoon. The bottom half is for you: five steps taken from Estonia’s ProgeTiger program, which starts in kindergarten and helped make Estonian fifteen-year-olds the best in Europe at math and science in PISA 2022.

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Science (26 jobs)

Star Watcher — a Astronomer at work. Star Watcher picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Star WatcherAstronomerI look at stars with a big telescope.Bug Scientist — a Entomologist at work. Bug Scientist picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Bug ScientistEntomologistI study bugs and bees.Tiny Life Scientist — a Microbiologist at work. Tiny Life Scientist picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Tiny Life ScientistMicrobiologistI look at things too small to see.Body Code Scientist — a Geneticist at work. Body Code Scientist picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Body Code ScientistGeneticistI read the code inside our bodies.Mixing Scientist — a Chemist at work. Mixing Scientist picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Mixing ScientistChemistI mix things and watch what happens.Earth Scientist — a Geologist at work. Earth Scientist picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Earth ScientistGeologistI study rocks and volcanoes.Weather Watcher — a Meteorologist at work. Weather Watcher picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Weather WatcherMeteorologistI watch clouds and wind.Sea Scientist — a Marine Biologist at work. Sea Scientist picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Sea ScientistMarine BiologistI study fish and the sea.Plant Scientist — a Agronomist at work. Plant Scientist picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Plant ScientistAgronomistI help plants grow big.Sound Scientist — a Acoustic Engineer at work. Sound Scientist picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Sound ScientistAcoustic EngineerI study sound.Light Scientist — a Optical Engineer at work. Light Scientist picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Light ScientistOptical EngineerI bend light with glass.Magnet Scientist — a Physicist at work. Magnet Scientist picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Magnet ScientistPhysicistI study how things push and pull.Tiny Builder — a Nanotechnologist at work. Tiny Builder picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Tiny BuilderNanotechnologistI build things smaller than dust.Brain Scientist — a Neuroscientist at work. Brain Scientist picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Brain ScientistNeuroscientistI study the brain.Food Scientist — a Food Technologist at work. Food Scientist picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Food ScientistFood TechnologistI make food safe and tasty.Forest Keeper — a Forester at work. Forest Keeper picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Forest KeeperForesterI look after forests.Air Scientist — a Environmental Scientist at work. Air Scientist picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Air ScientistEnvironmental ScientistI test the air and the soil.Ice Scientist — a Glaciologist at work. Ice Scientist picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Ice ScientistGlaciologistI study ice at the top of the world.Shake Scientist — a Seismologist at work. Shake Scientist picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Shake ScientistSeismologistI listen to the ground.Space Traveller — a Astronaut at work. Space Traveller picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Space TravellerAstronautI go to space in a rocket.Planet Hunter — a Astrophysicist at work. Planet Hunter picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Planet HunterAstrophysicistI look for other planets.Space Rock Scientist — a Planetary Geologist at work. Space Rock Scientist picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Space Rock ScientistPlanetary GeologistI study rocks from space.Quantum Scientist — a Quantum Physicist at work. Quantum Scientist picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Quantum ScientistQuantum PhysicistI study the smallest things there are.Cell Grower — a Biotechnologist at work. Cell Grower picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Cell GrowerBiotechnologistI grow tiny cells in dishes.Animal Watcher — a Zoologist at work. Animal Watcher picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Animal WatcherZoologistI watch animals and write it down.Plant Hunter — a Botanist at work. Plant Hunter picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Plant HunterBotanistI find and name plants.

Technology (18 jobs)

Robot Maker — a Robotics Engineer at work. Robot Maker picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Robot MakerRobotics EngineerI make robots that move.Code Writer — a Software Engineer at work. Code Writer picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Code WriterSoftware EngineerI write words that tell computers what to do.Thinking Machine Maker — a AI Engineer at work. Thinking Machine Maker picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Thinking Machine MakerAI EngineerI teach computers to notice things.Safety Guard — a Cybersecurity Analyst at work. Safety Guard picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Safety GuardCybersecurity AnalystI keep computers safe from thieves.Map Maker — a Cartographer at work. Map Maker picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Map MakerCartographerI draw maps of the world.Sky Eye Builder — a Satellite Engineer at work. Sky Eye Builder picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Sky Eye BuilderSatellite EngineerI build machines that circle the Earth.Sky Flyer — a Drone Pilot at work. Sky Flyer picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Sky FlyerDrone PilotI fly small flying machines.Game Maker — a Game Designer at work. Game Maker picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Game MakerGame DesignerI make games people play.Picture Maker — a 3D Designer at work. Picture Maker picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Picture Maker3D DesignerI make pictures on a computer.Computer Builder — a Computer Hardware Engineer at work. Computer Builder picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Computer BuilderComputer Hardware EngineerI build the parts inside computers.Network Builder — a Network Engineer at work. Network Builder picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Network BuilderNetwork EngineerI connect computers together.Sound and Film Tech — a Broadcast Engineer at work. Sound and Film Tech picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Sound and Film TechBroadcast EngineerI make sure you can hear the show.Digital Teacher — a Educational Technologist at work. Digital Teacher picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Digital TeacherEducational TechnologistI make lessons that work on screens.Weather Satellite Tech — a Remote Sensing Analyst at work. Weather Satellite Tech picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Weather Satellite TechRemote Sensing AnalystI read pictures taken from space.Code Teacher Robot — a Robotics Teacher at work. Code Teacher Robot picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Code Teacher RobotRobotics TeacherI show children how robots work.Sign and Speech Tech — a Speech Technology Engineer at work. Sign and Speech Tech picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Sign and Speech TechSpeech Technology EngineerI build machines that understand talking.List Keeper — a Database Administrator at work. List Keeper picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.List KeeperDatabase AdministratorI keep big lists safe on computers.Screen Designer — a UX Designer at work. Screen Designer picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Screen DesignerUX DesignerI decide where buttons go.

Engineering (24 jobs)

Bridge Builder — a Civil Engineer at work. Bridge Builder picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Bridge BuilderCivil EngineerI build bridges and roads.Rocket Builder — a Aerospace Engineer at work. Rocket Builder picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Rocket BuilderAerospace EngineerI build rockets that fly up high.Water Helper — a Water Engineer at work. Water Helper picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Water HelperWater EngineerI clean dirty water.Power Engineer — a Electrical Engineer at work. Power Engineer picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Power EngineerElectrical EngineerI make electricity go where it is needed.Sun Power Builder — a Solar Engineer at work. Sun Power Builder picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Sun Power BuilderSolar EngineerI catch sunshine and turn it into power.Wind Power Builder — a Wind Energy Technician at work. Wind Power Builder picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Wind Power BuilderWind Energy TechnicianI build tall wind machines.Car Engineer — a Mechanical Engineer at work. Car Engineer picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Car EngineerMechanical EngineerI design machines that move.Plane Engineer — a Aeronautical Engineer at work. Plane Engineer picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Plane EngineerAeronautical EngineerI design planes that fly safely.Train Engineer — a Rail Engineer at work. Train Engineer picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Train EngineerRail EngineerI build trains and tracks.House Designer — a Architect at work. House Designer picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.House DesignerArchitectI draw buildings before they are built.Body Fixer — a Biomedical Engineer at work. Body Fixer picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Body FixerBiomedical EngineerI make new arms and legs.Build Site Boss — a Construction Manager at work. Build Site Boss picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Build Site BossConstruction ManagerI run the building site.Measure Master — a Surveyor at work. Measure Master picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Measure MasterSurveyorI measure land very carefully.Machine Fixer — a Maintenance Technician at work. Machine Fixer picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Machine FixerMaintenance TechnicianI fix machines that stop.Farm Machine Maker — a Agricultural Engineer at work. Farm Machine Maker picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Farm Machine MakerAgricultural EngineerI build machines for farms.Recycling Engineer — a Materials Engineer at work. Recycling Engineer picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Recycling EngineerMaterials EngineerI turn old things into new things.Clean Air Engineer — a Air Quality Engineer at work. Clean Air Engineer picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Clean Air EngineerAir Quality EngineerI stop smoke going into the air.Bridge Inspector — a Structural Engineer at work. Bridge Inspector picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Bridge InspectorStructural EngineerI check if buildings are strong.Ocean Engineer — a Ocean Engineer at work. Ocean Engineer picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Ocean EngineerOcean EngineerI build things that work under water.Green Builder — a Sustainable Design Engineer at work. Green Builder picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Green BuilderSustainable Design EngineerI design buildings that use less power.Fire Science Helper — a Fire Protection Engineer at work. Fire Science Helper picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Fire Science HelperFire Protection EngineerI stop fires spreading in buildings.Mixing Machine Builder — a Chemical Engineer at work. Mixing Machine Builder picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Mixing Machine BuilderChemical EngineerI build big machines that mix things.Line Planner — a Industrial Engineer at work. Line Planner picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Line PlannerIndustrial EngineerI plan how things get made.Rock Digger — a Mining Engineer at work. Rock Digger picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Rock DiggerMining EngineerI dig up metals from the ground.

Math (5 jobs)

Number Solver — a Mathematician at work. Number Solver picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Number SolverMathematicianI play with numbers and shapes.Data Detective — a Data Scientist at work. Data Detective picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Data DetectiveData ScientistI look at lots of numbers.Green Power Planner — a Energy Analyst at work. Green Power Planner picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Green Power PlannerEnergy AnalystI count how much power we use.Statistics Helper — a Statistician at work. Statistics Helper picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Statistics HelperStatisticianI count things and compare them.Money Maths Helper — a Actuary at work. Money Maths Helper picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Money Maths HelperActuaryI work out what might go wrong.

Health (11 jobs)

Body Doctor — a Physician at work. Body Doctor picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Body DoctorPhysicianI help sick people feel better.Bone Doctor — a Orthopaedic Surgeon at work. Bone Doctor picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Bone DoctorOrthopaedic SurgeonI fix broken bones.Tooth Doctor — a Dentist at work. Tooth Doctor picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Tooth DoctorDentistI look after teeth.Animal Doctor — a Veterinarian at work. Animal Doctor picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Animal DoctorVeterinarianI make sick animals better.Medicine Maker — a Pharmacologist at work. Medicine Maker picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Medicine MakerPharmacologistI make new medicine.Hospital Tech — a Radiographer at work. Hospital Tech picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Hospital TechRadiographerI take pictures inside people.Lab Helper — a Laboratory Technician at work. Lab Helper picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Lab HelperLaboratory TechnicianI test blood and water in a lab.Space Doctor — a Space Medicine Researcher at work. Space Doctor picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Space DoctorSpace Medicine ResearcherI keep space travellers healthy.Care Helper — a Nurse at work. Care Helper picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Care HelperNurseI look after people in hospital.Fast Helper — a Paramedic at work. Fast Helper picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Fast HelperParamedicI come fast when someone is hurt.Illness Detective — a Epidemiologist at work. Illness Detective picture for kids from Ellis Abel Learns.Illness DetectiveEpidemiologistI find out where illness starts.

For parents

The five steps, in full

  1. 1. Start at four, not at ten

    Estonia does not wait for secondary school. ProgeTiger begins in kindergarten, and it is one reason Estonian fifteen-year-olds finished top in Europe for math and science in PISA 2022. The window you are in right now is the one that matters most, and nothing about it requires a device.

  2. 2. Floor robots before screens

    Estonian kindergartens teach the first coding ideas with physical floor robots — Blue-Bot, Qobo, mTiny, Matata Lab — that a child pushes buttons on and then watches drive across a carpet. Sequence, direction, cause and effect, all in the hands. Screens come later and mean more when they do.

  3. 3. Teach the loop, not the answer

    Try, fail, find out why, fix, try again. ProgeTiger's own stated point is that children there learn far more than programming: they learn to solve problems, be creative, collaborate and think critically. When your child is stuck, the most useful thing you can say is "what did you expect to happen?"

  4. 4. One enthusiastic adult beats a curriculum

    Estonia's program runs on a network of teachers they call progetigers — ordinary teachers who got interested, in every county in the country. You do not need a science degree. You need to be the adult who says yes when your child asks to take the toaster apart.

  5. 5. All three pillars, not just coding

    ProgeTiger is engineering sciences, information technology, and design and technology together. A child who only codes misses the half of STEM that involves building something with their hands and deciding whether it is any good. Rotate: build a week, code a week, design a week.

Sources: Estonia’s ProgeTiger program (Education and Youth Board, running since 2012, kindergarten upward) and OECD PISA 2022, in which Estonia was the highest-performing European country in mathematics and science.