At DreamSpark Academy, we know that even our youngest students can be great engineers! This week, we look back on our second to last summer… Read More »Summer of STEM: Cup Stacking Challenge for Little Engineers
At DreamSpark Academy, we’re all about discovering the wonders of science through hands-on activities. Recently, our budding scientists explored the fascinating world of sound using… Read More »Summer of STEM: Exploring Sound with Tuning Forks
At DreamSpark Academy, we believe that science should be fun, hands-on, and a little messy! This summer our students dove into the world of chemistry… Read More »Summer of STEM: Elephant Toothpaste Experiment
STEM is a broad category that allows for serious learning and fun to go hand in hand. Recently, we had the school age group do… Read More »Summer of STEM: Boat Design Challenge!
Summer time is great for focusing on the fun part of learning. Every Wednesday this summer, we will be doing small but fun activities and… Read More »Summer of STEM: Making Oobleck
Critical thinking involves the ability to analyze information, solve problems, make decisions, and form judgments. For children, it’s about learning to think in more sophisticated… Read More »Encouraging Critical Thinking in Children
Creativity is not just an art—it’s a way of understanding the world. During a child’s formative years, encouraging creative exploration is crucial for cognitive development… Read More »Boosting Creative Exploration in Preschoolers
The ability to solve problems is invaluable. The HighScope Curriculum we use at DreamSpark Academy is known for its emphasis on active participatory learning, and… Read More »Cultivating Young Problem Solvers
As a former program director for a UT system afterschool program with a focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), our owner is always… Read More »Potential Breakthrough on Food Allergy Treatment
The holiday season is a wonderful time for crafting and activities that can engage children of all ages. There’s something magical about creating and participating… Read More »Holiday Crafts and Activities