Using robots to help preschoolers love STEAM

In the spring and summer season of 2020, Brooklyn Preschool of Science closed down for 6 months due to COVID-19. During those same six months, practically 300,000 people left New york city, so there are certainly less families in our postal code than there remained in March.

Even so, our independent preschools are back to serving 300 families at three locations, using in-person classes for trainees ages 2 to 5. Moms and dads are trusting us with their kids not even if of the safety precautions were taking, however due to the fact that of our pedagogical method, which starts with a spirit of query and ends with trainees who have a long-lasting love of science.

An inquiry-based, hands-on method

Checking out, writing, mathematics, art, motion– whatever should be taught holistically. Were likewise substantial followers in hands-on knowing: we have about 25 different animals in each structure to assist us teach life science.

Through Carmelos experience as a public school instructor for 20 years and our time at BPOS, weve seen that a hands-on approach is especially well matched to science since it puts principles in context. When theyre able to get their hands filthy and touch whatever, trainees genuinely find out so much more.

Beginning them young

Carmelo Piazza, Executive Director/Educational Director, Brooklyn Preschool of Science, & & Karen Piazza, Educational Director, Brooklyn Preschool of ScienceCarmelo Piazza is the executive director/educational director of Brooklyn Preschool of Science. Karen Piazza is his spouse and fellow academic director. They can be reached at carmelo@brooklynpreschoolofscience.com and karen@brooklynpreschoolofscience.com.

The reason why we fill the school with so numerous animals is that you cant get somebody to love, state, geckos if theyre 11 or 12 if they didnt have those early experiences when they were 5 or 6. These are the years to develop a passion for science, which likewise leads to foundational language acquisition at a young age.

Were also big followers in hands-on learning: we have about 25 various animals in each building to assist us teach life science.

Karen Piazza is his wife and fellow instructional director.

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The reason why we fill the school with so many animals is that you cant get someone to like, state, geckos if theyre 11 or 12 if they didnt have those early experiences when they were 5 or 6. These are the years to create a passion for science, which also leads to foundational language acquisition at a young age.

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