The warm temperatures have departed, the leaves are falling, and everywhere you turn you see the signs of the changing seasons. Before we know it, winter will be upon us. Before that happens take some time to explore fall science through some fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) challenges! Kaleidoscope Supplies: Tube Tissue […]
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Preschool Math with Manipulatives
Is your child aware of and curious about how numbers and counting are used in the world around them? Here are some skills that children are developing during the preschool years: Counting sets of objects beginning with smaller sets and moving to sets of up to 10 objects. Pointing to places on a number line […]
Smart Holiday Shopping: Best STEAM Christmas Toys By Age
With the start of the holiday shopping season creeping up on us, you may have heard these questions once or twice “What can we buy your little ones for Christmas?” “What do they want for Christmas?” If you’re stumped for ideas for yourself or to give others, this may be the opportunity to take your […]
STEM Education for Preschool Students | Sensory Bottle How-To Video
This summer, U-GRO is introducing STEM education into our curriculum with a number of learning opportunities for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age students. A greater emphasis has been put upon STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in early learning centers and schools across the country, even at young ages, as we realize that these are […]
How to Use Music in the Preschool Classroom
As many people know, music has strong effects on mood and learning, making it a great classroom tool if used correctly. From helping children learn new languages to creating a good working mood in the classroom, there are many ways that preschool teachers can use music to their advantage. Here are just a few of […]