Explora: Rolling, Rolling, Rolling Thursday, November 2 from 10:00am - Noon MT A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours). What can you discover about how everyday shapes roll? Roll up and down and all around in this workshop. Participants receive NMAEYC membership. Register by October 20th for kit pickup or shipment for first […]

Brite Application Webinar Wednesday, November 8 @ 11:00AM MT This application webinar is an informational meeting for girl-serving informal science education programs interested in applying to BRITE Girls Online STEM Practices: Building Relevance and Identity to Transform Experiences, a Research in Service to Practice National Science Foundation Grant. During the webinar, we will review the goals […]

A U.S. Department of Education Engage Every Student webinar hosted by the Afterschool Alliance. Learn about Native American families’ perspectives on afterschool programs, from what families are looking for to barriers to participation, and hear from programs serving youth and families in Native American and tribal communities.   Register

Choosing Toys to Inspire Young Girls in STEM -  Tuesday, November 14 at Noon MT Science and engineering toys have a long history of being marketed to boys. Now, toy designers – and the parents and caregivers purchasing toys – are moving for more equitable options when it comes to STEM toy offerings and the type of play […]

Setting the Stage: Unpacking the Data on High Quality Afterschool Arts Programs - Thursday, November 16 @ 1:00pm Join the Afterschool Alliance and Forum for Youth Investment to unpack the findings from “Setting the Stage: Practical Ideas for Implementing High-Quality Afterschool Arts Programs,” which looks at how professional teaching artists, high-quality equipment, and dedicated, welcoming […]

Explora: Crazy about Chromatography Thursday, November 16, 2023 A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers - 2 CEU hours Investigate colored markers, food coloring, and candy to see what unexpected colors each contains! Register by November 6 for kit pick up or shipment for first 20 registrants. Share a login […]

Explora: 3D Printing Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Explora A workshop for educators, librarians, and OST Staff. For beginners and intermediates - Discover the fun behind 3D printing! You’ll explore the possibilities of filaments using simple tools and software, and learn how to incorporate them into many activities. Participants are eligible to receive a classroom […]