Exploring Possibility: Science, Art, and Project-Based Programming
Our Young Einstein's are our youngest scholars beginning in 4K and going to 2nd grade. In this program we take a STEAM-based approach to curriculum building, which allows our scholars to develop critical thinking skills and curiosity about the world around them at a young age.
2022 was a year of reset for our Young Einsteins program since pre-COVID times. In the second half of the 2021-2022 school year we were able to focus more about programming and providing our youngest scholars with intentional STEAM-based activities and aligning the STEAM-based activities with standard-based learning.
Our Young Einsteins Program Lead, Emily Ventola, was very intentional in allowing our scholars to have input on the types of programming she planned. We had no shortage of ideas!
STEAM activities our students love most are the exploratory, hands-on activities. Some examples of activities our Young Einstein’s loved this year included; creating slime, science experiments (such as taking baking soda and little droppers of vinegar and food coloring to see how they react to each other), and art activities.
“We have been busy with the Young Einsteins building, creating, and exploring. I've been so happy to see how all of our scholars - even our littlest 4 year olds - have been able to engage in our activities and show off their creative energy!” - Emily Ventola, Young Einsteins Program Lead