The Intersectionality of Art and STEM
By: Natalie Drucker Boscoe www.natalieboscoe.com “Art is the queen of all sciences communicating knowledge to all the generations of the world. ”- Leonardo DaVinci Walking into my kitchen early one morning, all I see is a mass (and mess) of curly brown...
Discovering Insects
By: Diane Spahn My young neighbor, Lily, is certain to become an entomologist. Without fail this determined 5 year old is in her front yard every morning moving rocks and digging around the roots of a large tree. She keeps a variety of tools nearby, an old coffee mug...
Summer Memories turned Classroom Opportunities
By: Kasey Kile I absolutely adore summertime. It is by far my favorite season. The green grass, blue skies, the smell of a thunderstorm, and the emerging of all the bugs and animals make my inquisitive nature come to life. I’m sure growing up on a farm is one...
Re-Inventing Outdoor Play and Learning – Part 2
By Diane Spahn and Kasey Kile Many indoor materials get a “new life” by bringing them outdoors for a few hours or a few days. Moving materials from indoors to out, even temporarily, helps children recognize possibilities for grouping materials in new ways, increases...
