Activity Ideas
STEAM
Is an essential component of early childhood education as it combines the intentional integration of content with in-depth inquiries meaningfully embedded into children’s real world contexts (Linder et al. 2016).
Science
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) affirms that learning science and engineering practices in the early years can foster children’s curiosity and enjoyment in exploring the world around them and lay the foundation for a progression of science learning in K–12 settings and throughout their entire lives.
Mad Scientist Laboratory
Toddler Test Kitchen
Technology
"Technology and interactive media are tools that can promote effective learning and development when they are used intentionally" (NAEYC 2009a).
Engineering
"Scientific inquiry involves the formulation of a question that can be answered through investigation, while engineering design involves the formulation of a problem that can be solved through design” (NGSS Lead States 2013).
Summer Engineering Playlist
Follow along with our teachers to these fun engineering activities! Be sure to click on the playlist button on the top right of the videos to access more engineering fun!
Art
"Creativity is intelligence having fun." -- Albert Einstein
Follow along with our teachers to these fun Art activities! Be sure to click on the playlist button on the top right of the videos to access more art fun!
Fox Template can be found here.
Nature Art Playlist
Summer Art Playlist
Math
An engaging and encouraging climate for children's early encounters with mathematics develops their confidence in their ability to understand and use mathematics. These positive experiences help children to develop dispositions such as curiosity, imagination, flexibility, inventiveness, and persistence, which contribute to their future success in and out of school (Clements & Conference Working Group, 2004).
Follow along with our teachers to these fun math activities! Be sure to click on the playlist button on the top right of the videos to access more math fun!
Math in Nature
Games
Follow along with our teachers to these fun games! Be sure to click on the playlist button on the top right of the videos to access more game fun!