Small Steps, Giant Leap: STEM Adventures for Little Space Explorers

September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022 | Public Programs, Informal/Formal Connections

The Discovery Center, operated by the United States Space Foundation, will partner with the Pikes Peak Library District to implement Small Steps, Giant Leap: STEM Adventures for Little Space Explorers, a free early literacy program designed for children ages 3-6 that seeks to engage the target audience of low-income and military families, populations currently underserved by the Discovery Center. The program is an interactive storytelling experience with an associated hands-on craft that occurs twice monthly, once in person and once virtually, and is designed to enable early learners to grow in literacy via the lenses of science and space exploration while developing vital social skills and self-esteem.

Funders

IMLS

Funding Program: Inspire! Grants for Small Museums

Award Number: IGSM-249022-OMS-21

Funding Amount: $36,051

TEAM MEMBERS

Kevin Orangers

Principal Investigator

The Discovery Center

Discipline: Literacy | Space science

Audience: Pre-K Children (0-5) | Museum/ISE Professionals

Environment Type: Public Programs | Library Programs | Informal/Formal Connections | Pre-K/Early Childhood Programs

Access and Inclusion: Low Socioeconomic Status

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