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September 26, 2022

6 Benefits of STEAM Learning on Early Childhood Development

STEAM is designed to provide children with learning opportunities that combine fun hands-on activities with experiences that aid in their fundamental development. This balance of education and play naturally encourages young minds to ask questions, try new things, engage with their peers, and explore the world around them! In this article, we outline some of the key benefits STEAM learning can have on early childhood development and beyond.

A young child standing in a sunflower field admiring a bumble bee collecting pollen from a flower

August 25, 2022

4 Ways You Can Help Pollinators in Sonoma County

What are the most common pollinators in Sonoma County, and why are they so important? In this blog post, we answer these great questions and give four ways you can…

child and father playing with train set at home

July 15, 2022

4 Fun Train Themed Learning Activities for Kids

These train-themed activities and crafts are sure to inspire young learners to try new things, experiment with new tools, ask questions, and be creative! Read on to learn how you…

A little girl smiling and playing with soap bubbles outside with grass and trees in the background

June 14, 2022

Amazing Bubble Science Facts for Kids of all Ages

Bubbles aren’t just tons of fun to play with, they also provide children of all ages an opportunity to learn about a variety of scientific concepts. Read on to learn…

Father and daughter observing the sky with a telescope.

March 28, 2022

5 Space Activities for Kids of Any Age

These easy and fun space-themed activities are a great opportunity to introduce children of any age to science of space exploration. Read on to learn how you can use common…

children in halloween costumes doing the dry ice bubble science experiment

October 26, 2021

5 Halloween STEAM Activities for Kids

Try these 5 Halloween STEAM activities at home with your toddler this October!

Child's hands wearing mittens and holding snow at CMOSC annual Snow Days Event in 2019

January 12, 2021

Snow Days STEAM Activities You Can Do At Home

Learn how you can make your own Snow Days event with five fun snow-themed STEAM activities kids can do at home!

child making geometric shapes, learning engineering and STEM

September 16, 2020

4 Fun Engineering Activities Toddlers Can Do at Home

Using items easily found around your home, try these four fun STEAM engineering activities with your toddler!

pipette dripping colored water onto cloth in kids experiment

September 8, 2020

Drip Drop Cloth Color Experiment

Drip drop cloth allows your child to experiment with color mixing, water absorption, and even chemical reactions!

Children play educational games with a sensory bin in kindergarten

June 25, 2020

6 Easy Sensory Play Activities for Kids at Home

With sensory-friendly activities, we can naturally encourage children to try new things, explore, observe, and learn - through play!

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