Redefining Early Childhood Education to empower every child’s God-given abilities.
I was so impressed by all I saw while there. Your instructional approaches are totally on target as to what the research says engages children and supports STEM student learning. My sincere congratulations (not to mention appreciation) for developing a model STEM early childhood program.
As a mama, I wish a place like the Kinectory had existed in the early childhood school I sent my children to for three years before they began their kindergarten year at the local elementary school. The Kinectory would of provided them with the opportunity to learn more through their play- the Kinectory space builds children's mathematical reasoning, scientific understanding, and develops their literacy skills. I cannot think of a better place for children to learn through their play.
The Kinectory provides a great model of integrating STEM knowledge and skills with best practice in early childhood education. Children were encouraged to physically interact with materials and, through that process, develop thinking skills such as observing, comparing/contrasting, sequencing, classifying, and evaluating. Scientific and mathematical vocabulary was used by the staff in order to develop critical concepts. The frequent change of activities and materials allow for continuous growth and learning on the part of the children.