STEMtacular event includes entire families
If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? To fly? Teleport? Super strength perhaps?听
Here at 色窝窝无码一区二区三区, superpowers are endless. Our superheroes [our teachers] are always finding ways to launch every child鈥檚听learning experience every single day and help them become superheroes themselves!听听
That鈥檚 why last week our littlest learners听were set on a听mission to put their STEM superpowers into action at听the first-ever Pre-K and Kindergarten STEM Spectacular.听听
Superhero-themed students, parents and staff members attended the free event at Webb Elementary dressed up as their favorite superheroes.听
As the first district in the state to offer FREE听pre-K with听an integrated听STEM curriculum, the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 early childhood department hosted a 鈥淪TEMtacular鈥 evening of creativity, exploration and fun.听
With more than 15 different hands-on STEM activities including spaghetti towers, colorful rain clouds, balloon wind cars, yoga and more, it was exactly that. 听
鈥淲e picked activities where kids could participate and then be able to do them at home or share it with their friends and families,鈥 said 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 early childhood director Dr. Jackeline Orsini.
Snakes, glow-in-the-dark scorpions and other exotic animals听were also a part of the learning experience.听
In alignment with the STEM curriculum, over 150 students and their families came out to put their math, science, literacy and motor skills to the test.听听
That鈥檚 right, family members, too! The event was also heavily focused on family engagement. One of the main goals of early learning is for parents to build deeper connections within the little learner community.听
鈥淧re-K and kindergarten are the first level where we establish relationships with families,鈥 said Orsini. 鈥淭he opportunity to get to interact with the kids and their families is taking our department to a level that we have always wanted.鈥听
With the help of early childhood teachers, teacher’s assistants, specialists and coordinators from across the district, this event allowed parents to gain first-hand experience with what their kiddos are learning about in school. And most importantly, begin to create those relationships.听听
鈥淚 love that there is a dedicated STEM night just for pre-K and kindergarten this year,鈥 said pre-K parent Allison McCollum. 鈥淚t鈥檚 super exciting to watch my kids be so engaged in these types of activities.鈥听
The event even included some of our听high school students who volunteered to demonstrate each STEM activity.听听
Earlier this year, the program also introduced its pre-K robot 鈥 the early childhood mascot – who is still in search of a name. But not for much longer. Students used their writing skills during the event to suggest their own name ideas for their mascot.听听
Later this month, all pre-K and kindergarten students from across the district will vote for one of the top three name ideas submitted at the spectacular. 听
With an amazing turnout and many wishes for more, it鈥檚 safe to say that further 鈥淪TEMtacular鈥 nights听are yet to come. So be on the lookout!听听
And way to go to our pre-K and kindergarten students for successfully completing their mission!听听
鈥淲ith STEM, it鈥檚 a way to help kids believe that with their creativity, they can also be problem solvers,鈥 said Orsini. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 what superheroes do.鈥听
Learn more about the听色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Pre-K Program.听听