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Simple STEAM
By: Dr. Debby Mitchell, EdD and Marnie Forestieri, CDA
Inspire your child's learning in the fundamentals of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics with fun (and easy!) experiments including:
- Make elephant toothpaste and at-home rain clouds to create and better understand scientific reactions
- Build a potato-powered light bulb to explore technology
- Learn about engineering design elements such as coding and making blueprints
- Grow artistic abilities by making colorful watercolor butterflies
- Go on a nature walk adventure to learn about geometry and sorting
These activities, and many more, will broaden your child's learning about the educational components within the sciences and technology in an engaging and exciting way. Young children will gain a deeper understanding of how and why things work in our world. STEAM learning is fun for all!
Dr. Debby Mitchell, EdD, recently retired from teaching in the College of Education at University of Central Florida. Her doctorate is in physical education with a focus on early childhood. Her expertise and interests include: STEAM, brain research, developmentally appropriate movement activities and music, dance and rhythms, children's wellness, obesity and integrating technology into the curriculum.
Marnie Forestieri, CDA, is the Chief Learning Officer and Co-founder at Amazing Explorers Academy(R), Early Learning Childhood Centers with a focus on 21st Century skills and STEAM. She is an entrepreneur and a writer with a passion for STEM education and innovation. Marnie has been recognized in the industry nationally including finalist of the award "Director of the year", and the winner of the "Center of the Year" by FACCM.
