Explora: Easy Breezy

A virtual workshop for early childhood teachers, OST professionals, and librarians (2 CEU hours) "Catch" air to see that it takes up space, use air to do work, and learn about the power of air pressure. Virtual - Zoom link sent the day before. Registration is requested by January 12 in order to receive a kit […]

Explora: Making an Escape Room

For teachers, librarians, and OST professionals of grades 3+ This workshop will explore strategies for incorporating engineering, logic, math skills, and creativity as your students create their own escape rooms. No prior knowledge or experience required! Participants are eligible to receive a classroom visit on escape room activities for their students. In-person at Explora Registration […]

The Power of Collaboration: Strategies and Lessons Learned from the NGCP Network

Join the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) to apply research-based collaboration strategies to enhance your science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities and programs. Collaboration enables professionals across programs and communities to generate and carry out creative solutions and strategies that maximize benefit beyond what one could accomplish alone, and research suggests that by creating […]

Explora: Seeds and Soil

A virtual workshop for early childhood teachers, OST professionals, and librarians (2 CEU hours) Come learn how to plant seeds of STEM with your students! You’ll get dirty with soil and dirt, design your own seed through the Engineering Design Process, and determine your ideal seed bomb! Virtual - Zoom link sent the day before. […]

Explora: Mystery Boxes

A workshop for educators, librarians, and OST Staff. Tap into your curiosity, problem-solving skills, and ability to make inferences as you use inquiry to uncover the secrets of mystery boxes! Discover more about the NM STEM Ready! Standards in this intriguing workshop. Participants are eligible to receive a classroom visit on mystery boxes for their […]

Summer Service-Learning: Transform Summers into Impactful Experiences

Join the National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) February 13 at 10 AM MST for this free opportunity to expand your service-learning practice. Make every summer count by using service-learning in your summer programming. Combine learning with action as students embark on a journey of community impact. Share your ideas and learn from others who are […]

Explora: STEM in Fairy Tales

A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours). How much weight can Rapunzel’s hair hold? How tall is the Giant from Jack in the Beanstalk? Discover the answers as you explore the STEM in your favorite fairy tales. Register by February 5 for kit pickup or shipment for […]

Explora: Water Wonders

A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours). Bring your own water! We will get our hands wet as we make discoveries about water. Experiment with absorption, adhesion, and surface tension. Held virtually. Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before. Registration is requested by February […]

How Programs Are Leveraging ESSER Funds to Support Afterschool and Summer Learning

Join the Afterschool Alliance for the next Engage Every Student webinar on February 22, 2024, for a presentation on the recently released report "Investments in Student Recovery: A Review of School Districts' Use of American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Afterschool and Summer Opportunities." In late January 2025, school districts and states will face the […]

Women Who Tell Our STEM Stories

National Women’s History Month is celebrating “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” this year. Join NGCP as they work to amplify the voices of women in STEM and create STEM experiences that are as diverse as the world we live in! This Women’s History Month (March 2024), NGCP honors and celebrates all the […]