Bubble, Bubble A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours). Explore the power of surface tension as you try out a variety of wands, build bubble sculptures, create bubble art, and observe colors in bubbles in this STEAM-rich workshop. Registration is requested by April 15 in order to […]

Making – Cardboard at Explora A workshop for educators, librarians, and OST staff. Interested in Makerspace activities? Use the Maker mindset to cut, carve, and create with cardboard! You’ll explore the unconventional possibilities using simple, common materials. Participants are eligible to receive a classroom visit on cardboard making activities for their students. Register

Help NGCP contribute to one million acts of science this April! Citizen science is open to ALL and involves curious people whose individual acts contribute to a collective impact that is accelerating scientific research, discoveries, and local actions that improve the world. Join NGCP to learn how you can get involved with citizen science and […]

Bubble, Bubble A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours). Explore the power of surface tension as you try out a variety of wands, build bubble sculptures, create bubble art, and observe colors in bubbles in this STEAM-rich workshop. Registration is requested by April 26th for kits to […]

A Focus on Finance for Engaging Elementary-Aged Girls Looking for ways to tie money and personal finance into engaging STEAM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) content for girls? Look no further! During this session, we will answer a variety of STEAM-related money questions, including: Which is bigger – a penny or a dime? How is our money like animals in nature? […]

Oceans of Possibilities A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours). Bring clouds, rain, and oceans to you! Explore a paper mountain watershed, engineer an acequia, and more in this two-hour virtual workshop! Register by May 10th for kit pickup or shipment for first 20 registrants. Sharing is […]

Rollin' Robots An inperson workshop at Explora for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours). Use code, cardboard, and ingenuity to create fun, interactive experiences with an adorable robot ball called a Sphero! Register

Scaling STEM Equitably: Practitioner Driven Reflections and Emerging Guidelines In May 2023, practitioners across the informal STEM landscape gathered in Washington, D.C., to challenge the ways we conventionally scale informal STEM programs and collaboratively brainstorm new paths forward that center equity. Now, a year later, we will share a set of emerging guidelines and a […]

Get Charged Up!  A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours). Get charged up about electricity! We’ll integrate literature and use balloons, tissue paper, hobby motors, and pool noodles to explore and play with static electricity and basic circuits. Use what you discover to make your own scribble […]

Gearing Up for Back to School With Afterschool Suppers and Snacks The Afterschool Nutrition Programs are important resources for helping to fill the nutrition gap that may exists for millions of children when the school day ends. As schools and community partners start to plan for back to school, afterschool suppers and snacks should be […]