Walk and See Opposites by Rosalind Beardshaw (Infant, Toddler) Little ones can enjoy this adorably illustrated opposites book that showcases many fun things to do in wintertime as we follow two children on their walk in the country. ▸ Get it at the Library Best in Snow by April Pulley Sayre (Toddler, Preschool) This non-fiction Read More
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Winter STEM Activities
Make your own Bear Den with pillows, sheets, blankets, boxes, etc. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, we suggest making some Sizzlin’ Snowballs (think classic science fair erupting volcano turned into an exciting winter chemical reaction). Even though we have plenty of snow, you can always make Snow Dough for some indoor snowy, sensory, science-y fun. Read More
Tips for Winter STEM
STEM isn’t all about coding Sure coding is fun, but STEM does not have to be screen based or super technical. STEM is also learning about animals, following a recipe, observing the weather, building with blocks, sorting objects, and other simple things. Of course, if you have a future coder in your house, start with Read More
Winter STEM
“Research shows that having a strong foundation in early math, for example, can lead to higher achievement in both math and reading later in school. In addition, interacting with many different materials in early childhood prepares students for science and engineering later in school.” Source: Let’s Talk, Read and Sing about STEM! (Too Small to Read More