We have had a great month in Early Learners STEM!  We explored creative and hands-on STEM activities for the letters L, M, N, and O, designed to captivate the curiosity of young minds. Each student completed one center each week.  This was our final week!  

L is for Ladder: Building a Six-Step Adventure

Each student was given craft sticks, strips of paper, Q-tips and glue. They had the task of building a ladder with six steps.  This encouraged problem-solving as they designed and built their own unique ladders.

M is for Mosaic Madness: Creating Letters with Wooden Puzzles

Students were provided with wooden square pieces and tasked with making both an uppercase and lowercase Mm. This helped reinforce their fine motor skills development, letter recognition and also spatial awareness.

N is for Necklace: Beading an ABB Pattern

For the letter N, students were given  an assortment of beads and encouraged to create a necklace using an ABB pattern. This hands-on experience not only enhanced fine motor skills but also reinforced the concept of patterns. As they threaded the beads onto the string, we discussed the repeating ABB pattern, fostering early mathematical thinking in a fun and artistic way.

O is for Orange: Coloring and Cutting Adventures

Each student was given a sheet featuring objects that were the color orange.After coloring, students cut out the objects, honing their scissor skills. This activity not only reinforced letter-sound associations but also promoted creativity and fine motor development.

Incorporating STEM activities into early learning experiences enhances engagement and fosters a love for learning.