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Summer STEM Activities for Curious Preschool Minds

Summer is in full swing, bringing with it a world of discovery waiting to be explored. For children, this season holds endless possibilities to dive into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). In this blog, we’re sharing summer STEM activities tailored specifically for preschoolers, from engaging engineering challenges that promote…
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Spark Creativity and Ignite Imagination

Did you know that some of the best ways for children to engage in play and get their creative juices flowing is by using everyday materials in new ways? Our teachers are always adding recycled materials to all the centers in their classrooms in hopes of planting new ideas, helping…
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Hands-On Activities to Teach Your Preschooler About the Environment

Hands-On Activities to Teach Your Preschooler About the Environment

Children are programmed to explore and experiment with their environment from the very beginning, even as infants. The Scientific Exploration component of our Links to Learning curriculum supports the development of scientific inquiry and expands upon children’s natural curiosity. Science activities develop many important life skills, but the most important…
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Scientific Exploration in the preschool classroom

What Scientific Exploration Looks Like in Our Preschool Classrooms

Soda bottle geysers and volcanoes made from baking soda and vinegar might be just some of the things that come to mind when you think about science education for young children. It’s important to note that even simpler activities and everyday experiences can introduce children to scientific concepts and help…
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5 Easy STEM Activities to Try This Month at Home

5 Easy STEM Activities to Try This Month at Home

Did you know… National STEM/STEAM Day is November 8th! We believe that introducing these concepts in preschool is important to help children build problem-solving, reasoning, and critical thinking skills, as well as self-confidence and self-direction. All year long, our students work collaboratively to create vehicles using cardboard boxes, make containers…
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