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 […]

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 and the Beanstalk? Discover the answers as you explore the STEM in your favorite fairy tales. Register by June 18 for kit […]