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Professional Development Catalog
(STEM)
All trainings can be adapted to meet your specific needs and can be presented in person or virtually.
Challenge Kids with Robots and Coding
Robots teach kids how to code while they play. Introducing school-age and preschool children to robotics and coding promotes creativity and logical thinking. Through coding activities, children learn and practice problem-solving skills, critical thinking, perseverance, and resilience. Join us for hands-on practice with our kid-friendly robots – Bee-Bot, Dash, and Ozobot.
(Note: Due to the hands-on nature of the topic, we prefer to conduct this session face-to-face.)
Creating Pathways to STEM for All
Early experiences often shape children's beliefs about who can succeed in STEM. These limiting messages can be unintentionally reinforced through daily routines and practices. By increasing our awareness of these messages and recognizing and respecting the unique backgrounds and perspectives of the students in our out-of-school programs, we can create an environment in which all students feel empowered, challenged, supported, and have full access to STEM opportunities. Join us as we explore ways to address the gaps that exist in STEM participation. By increasing excitement about STEM and improving opportunities for STEM engagement, we can boost student confidence and ultimately have a positive impact on their future life choices.
Engineering Tomorrow's Possibilities: STEM Design Challenges After the Bell
Today's youth will be the architects of our future's limitless potential! Through engineering design challenges, you can inspire them to imagine and innovate while building a strong foundation for future STEM learning. These engaging, student-centered activities open doors to exploration, learning, and growth, fostering essential skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication in youth of all ages. Join us as we share key strategies and insights for guiding students through the design process and helping them uncover capabilities they never knew they possessed. Together, we'll explore how afterschool STEM challenges can transform potential into tangible possibilities. Are you ready to unleash boundless possibilities and empower the engineers of tomorrow?
(Note: Due to the hands-on nature of the topic, we prefer to conduct this session face-to-face.)
Everyone Can STEM!
In today’s world, it is important for children from preschool through adolescence to be regularly engaged in STEM learning. But facilitating STEM activities can be a bit intimidating for many educators. The goal of this session is to increase teachers’ confidence in their ability to incorporate STEM learning activities into their regular programming. Together, we will explore the basic guidelines for STEM learning and share several simple, inexpensive ideas that you can try with your students. Uncover the joy of exploration and discovery that you and your students can experience by engaging in the STEM learning process together!​
(Note: Due to the hands-on nature of the topic, we prefer to conduct this session face-to-face.)
Fun in the Sun with STEM!
Want to add some sizzle to your summer programming? This session will introduce educators to engaging activities that can be implemented during summertime learning experiences, leveraging the unique opportunities that the summer season provides. Participants will explore a range of activities and will leave with a toolkit of creative and effective activities that will inspire and excite their students about STEM, both during the summer and throughout the school year.​
(Note: Due to the hands-on nature of the topic, we prefer to conduct this session face-to-face.)
Fun, Hands-On Activities
Children are naturally curious about the world. Embrace their inquisitiveness and spark their curiosity by providing enriching, hands-on activities. Join us to discover inexpensive activities that will spark interest and engage learners of any age in your program. Uncover the joy of exploration and discovery that you and your students can experience by engaging in hands-on learning activities together!​
(Note: Due to the hands-on nature of the topic, we prefer to conduct this session face-to-face.)
Imagine, Create, Innovate with Engineering Design Challenges
Today’s youth are the innovators of tomorrow who will shape our future! Through engineering design challenges, you can inspire children to imagine and create and build a foundation for future STEM learning. These engaging, student-centered activities are great opportunities for you and your students to explore, learn, and grow together and can help children of all ages practice important problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. Join us as we share essential strategies and insights needed to effectively guide students through the stages of the design process and help them discover capabilities they didn’t know they had. Are you ready to empower the engineers of tomorrow?​
(Note: Due to the hands-on nature of the topic, we prefer to conduct this session face-to-face.)
Opening Doors to STEM Learning through Literature
Afterschool and summer programs are tasked with building reading skills and incorporating STEM experiences into their programming. Why not combine the two? Let's talk about ways to use literature to get kids excited about STEM and use STEM activities to bring characters and stories to life. Blending STEM and reading will deepen students' reading comprehension and overall understanding of STEM concepts and help them make authentic, real-world connections. You are bound to see increased motivation, improved learning, and genuine teamwork!
(Note: Due to the hands-on nature of the topic, we prefer to conduct this session face-to-face.)
Robotics for Beginners
Coding is the future! Introducing children from preschool and up to robotics and coding promotes creativity and logical thinking. Through coding activities, children learn and practice problem-solving skills, critical thinking, perseverance, and resilience. This session is intended to help teachers who are new to coding feel comfortable leading robotics and coding activities and learning alongside their students. Get hands-on practice with our kid-friendly robots – Bee-Bot, Dash, Dot, and Ozobot.​
(Note: Due to the hands-on nature of the topic, we prefer to conduct this session face-to-face.)
Spark Curiosity and Interest through STEM
The curiosity and creative thinking of children produce natural STEM learners. Children construct knowledge through observation, exploration, and experimentation. STEM learning uses teachable moments and children’s long-term investigations to build knowledge through developing children’s inquiry, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. By cultivating these critical skills teachers can positively influence children’s learning in the STEM disciplines. Join us to discover resources and strategies to prepare children for school and beyond.​
(Note: Due to the hands-on nature of the topic, we prefer to conduct this session face-to-face.)
STEM Family Night: Why, How, and Activities to Include
A STEM Family Night is an evening of hands-on science, math, and engineering activities for families to complete together. The event includes a variety of activities covering different STEM topics and connections to exciting STEM careers. Join us to discover why and how to get started planning a STEM Family Night that provides a fun, learning opportunity for children and families.
STEM: Inexpensive, Easy Activities to Implement and Engage our Youth
“Why does it rain?” “Why do boats float?” “How does an elevator work?” If you have a young child in your life, you likely hear many questions like this every day. Children are naturally curious about the world. Let’s embrace their inquisitiveness and spark their curiosity by providing a STEM-rich environment. Join us to discover inexpensive activities that will spark interest and engage learners of any age in your program.​
(Note: Due to the hands-on nature of the topic, we prefer to conduct this session face-to-face.)
Time to Tinker! Nurturing Curiosity and Creative Problem Solving
Unlock the natural curiosity of your students through engaging hands-on exploration with a variety of tools and materials. Throughout this interactive session, you will have opportunities to first engage in tinkering from a child’s perspective and then reflect on strategies you can use to facilitate tinkering activities in your own program. Learn how to create an environment that sparks creativity and innovation and how to tailor your tinkering practice to the specific needs and goals of your program. It's time to tinker!​
(Note: Due to the hands-on nature of the topic, we prefer to conduct this session face-to-face.)
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