STEAM ALL YEAR ROUND!

BY SOFIA VILLA

At the Las Cruces Preschool we are always running at full STEAM! We were delighted to once again host in-person our annual Winter Celebration - a time for families and community members to connect while offering science and art related activities for children.

Everyone had great fun experimenting with slime, which is always a hit! There was also a popular rock painting area and a bowling and ring toss station. But that wasn’t the only fun we had this winter! We also decorated and hung pinecones for the Christmas tree located in the Mesilla Plaza, and our enriched learning day gave students the opportunity to explore different technologies like Code-a-pillars. The Code-a-pillar allows students to experiment, problem-solve, and sequence toy segments.

Another focus of learning this past winter was caretaking. We practiced taking care of the planet by conserving water. We made it a priority to use less water when washing our hands, washing dishes, and brushing our teeth.

Our spring semester focused on everyday helpers, including construction workers. We learned they are similar to civil engineers. Alden had great fun dressing up as a construction worker and built amazing structures out of wood blocks. We also practiced writing numbers on chalkboards during Math center time, and mastering counting to 10 and adding to 5.

All in all, STEAM activities have provided countless opportunities to engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.