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Three STEM activities for young innovators on school break

Programs offered at Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care encourage young learners to explore STEM concepts through hands-on play and guided exploration. "Children are naturally curious about the world around them," said Joy Turner, vice president of education at Kiddie Academy.
Research from the Department of Education and the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology shows early exposure to STEM supports learning across subjects. Data reveals strong connections between early learning experiences and later developmental outcomes.
Outdoor exploration helps children examine nature, while making slime introduces basic chemistry concepts. Adults should encourage learning by asking questions about what children notice, though household ingredient activities require adult supervision at all times.
Design an egg-drop challenge to help children learn that trying again is part of the process. After testing their designs, discuss what worked and how to improve for next time, building problem-solving and persistence skills.
"STEM at any age is about exploration," Turner added. When children are encouraged to investigate how things work, they build confidence to ask questions and tackle new ideas throughout their learning journey.

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Three STEM activities for young innovators on school break

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