Become a Rotten Pumpkin Scientist!
Carved pumpkins are full of science and kids can become a rotten pumpkin scientist by studying it as it rots. You and your child [...]
Math Throughout Your Day
School is out, but you can still include math throughout your child's day without worksheets or going online! Here are some fun ways to [...]
Let’s Talk About Math!
You may not realize it, but young children are already using early math skills throughout their daily routines and activities. Through these everyday interactions, children [...]
Connecting Children with Nature
“Before we ever put a pencil in a child’s hands, those hands should dig, climb, press, pull, squish, twist and pinch in a wide [...]
Everyday Science at Home
Children are natural scientists. Their curiosity sparks many questions, they love to explore and investigate everything in their world. Add some science to their day [...]
Preschool Power STEM Storytime- Cookies and Math!
Today we read books about cookies and had a little math fun, as well. Preschool age kids are learning math concepts all the time and [...]
Preschool Power STEM Storytime- Snow!
We read picture books about snow. Even simple stories offer lots of opportunities to talk about basic STEM concepts. What is the weather outside today? [...]
Preschool Power STEM Storytime- Balloons
We had fun with balloons this week, discussing what a balloon needs to float. We showed kids how to blow up a balloon with air [...]
Preschool Power STEM Storytime- Sharks and Ocean
This week we focused on sizes (small, medium, large) and shark and ocean-themed stories. We talked about how fish breathe, what they eat, etc. We [...]
Preschool Power STEM Storytime- Hibernation
This week we shared stories about hibernation in storytime. Sleepy Bear by Lydia Dabcovich Hibernation by Margaret Hall Mina's White Canvas by Hyeon-Ju Lee Hibernation [...]