Full STEAM Ahead: Innovation, Exploration, and Joy
Summer learning bursts to life with creativity, curiosity, and connection, and this year’s “Full STEAM Ahead” session was no exception. Designed to immerse children in the exciting world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), the program balanced hands-on projects with the joys of a coastal New England summer.
From the first day, students explored physics and motion by creating their own model cars and planes, testing aerodynamics and speed in the classroom and on the playground runway. Next, was whimsical kaleidoscope-making and learning about symmetry, reflection, and color theory. Each student’s creation was as unique as their imagination.
Beyond the classroom, students spent a morning at Lynch Park where they examined periwinkles, crabs, and seaweed, exploring marine ecosystems in real time. Of course, no summer beach trip is complete without digging in the sand and swimming under the watchful eye of teachers and lifeguards.
Back on campus, the smell of homemade cookies baking became a (mouthwatering) hands-on kitchen experience that gave students a chance to measure, mix, and follow instructions - real-world math and science, with a sweet reward.
The grand finale? A celebratory STEAM Showcase! Students presented their work to an audience of invited guests. Proudly explaining the mechanics behind their cars and planes, the optical illusions inside their kaleidoscopes, and even the science of baking, each child had the opportunity to share their learning journey (and cookies!). Demonstrations and confident voices filled the room with joy and accomplishment.
“Full STEAM Ahead” wasn’t just about mini-projects, it was about building confidence, making memories, and understanding how learning is woven through everything we do. Whether in the classroom, kitchen, or tide pool, this summer session was a beautiful reminder of how powerful hands-on, child-centered education can be.
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