It’s full STEAM Ahead for Season Two!
KidsQuest is powered by STEAM learning. Our exhibits, classes and home learning activities are all designed to engage kids in Science, technology, engineering, art and math through play. Opportunities for STEAM learning are all around us. I’ll be introducing you to individuals and organizations who are doing some incredible work to shift the perception that science and math can only be found in the classroom or in a lab, or that it can only be done by someone in a white lab coat. Regardless of your age, your gender, your experience level, STEAM learning is for you!
In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Dana Winters, the Faculty Director at the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media. Their mission is guided by Fred’s core belief that the foundation of every child’s healthy development is the power of human connection. We don’t need fancy gadgets or any special training to encourage and participate in science-based play. The key is to create an environment of inquiry-based thinking that celebrates a child’s natural wonder and discovery. Let’s recognize the STEM and STEAM learning potential in everyday moments happening all around us!
If you’d like to learn more about the Fred Rogers Center and the Simple Interactions Initiative Dr. Winters discusses in the episode, check out their website here: https://www.fredrogerscenter.org
Did you know that KidsQuest has a great series of STEAM-based learning videos on our YouTube Channel? I’ll share one of my favorites at the end of episode. Here’s a link to our YouTube channel if you want to check out the rest: https://www.youtube.com/user/KidsQuestCM
