clock icon June 28, 2022 user icon Katy Koop

Introducing STEM Early: 4 Key Skills STEM Kits Teach in Preschool

During the earliest years, infants and toddlers develop 700 neural connections every second. These biologically driven neurological processes and natural curiosity of how the world works make early childhood an optimal time to introduce children to scientific inquiry.

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clock icon June 14, 2022 user icon Katy Koop

5 Ways STEM Kits Create Engaged Learning in Kindergarten

Getting STEM education as soon as possible is so important for early childhood education. That’s why our Foundational Fluencies STEM kits can be used in Pre-K and Kindergarten. Our Foundational Fluencies Program focuses on helping young students develop important competencies that are prerequisite for a lifetime of STEM learning.

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clock icon December 30, 2021 user icon Katy Koop

Update: Introducing Updated Programs For STEM Education

Continuing our mission to provide STEM learning opportunities for students in pre-kindergarten through the 8th grade, we’re thrilled to announce updated versions of our two STEM programs. These programs are equipped with a variety of reusable engineering materials that range from basic building blocks to programmable robotics.

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clock icon December 8, 2021 user icon Jordani Sarreal

Integrating STEM into Early Childhood Education

Introducing STEM into the class curriculum before the age of eight can have a significant impact on a student’s academic success for years to come. Historically, standardized academic achievements have placed a lot of emphasis on literacy in early childhood education, and less emphasis on STEM curriculum.

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