Thursdays in December
It is said that young children experience the world and express themselves in a “hundred languages.” Discovery Time utilizes a broad array of these learning languages – including music, art, stories, and creative movement – to connect children to science. Children ages 3 to 6 are developing increasingly complex theories about the world, rapidly gaining language, and learning to work with others. Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children in a fun, safe, and collaborative learning environment. Discovery Time sparks the interest of science education in young children by teaching them how to explore a broad range of topics with a curious mindset. Each March will have a different focus, ranging from oceans, to space, to physics, to human health and anatomy. You never know what you may learn at Discovery Time!
This month in Discovery Time, we will be exploring how using technology can encourage early childhood development and learning. Technology is so much more than screens! When used correctly, technology in early childhood education can create a solid foundation for future learning, encourage digital literacy, enhance cognitive development, and help with fine motor skills. Using technology can cater to multiple learning styles, such as streaming music or using a translating app to create a cultural connection. We focus on how technology can be used as a tool to expand learning accessibility without exposing children to screen time. Join us to foster a love of science for our youngest scientists! Discovery Time is tailored for children aged 3-6, caregivers, and siblings.
Children ages 3 to 6 are developing quickly and gaining and mastering skills in a wide variety of domains including language, motor, symbolic representation, and concrete operational thinking. Discovery Time is structured around exploring the scientific method: observing, hypothesizing, testing, and discussing the results! Discovery Time provides open-ended activities that are accessible and engaging for children across a spectrum of development, and helps generally prepare them for the more structured learning environments they will encounter in elementary school.
Hands-on activities include:
- Exploring dramatic play by dressing up as scientists
- Singing songs about the scientific method
- Conducting an experiment together as a group
5 – 5:30 p.m. EST
Topic: Technology
Location: WonderLab
Masks Optional
Cost: Free with Admission