July Theme: Mathematics. We will explore the development of foundational math skills through playful, hands-on experiences. Using games, puzzles, and everyday objects, children learn to recognize shapes, count, sort, and identify patterns, which builds their understanding of numbers and spatial relationships. These programs are designed to be interactive and engaging, fostering a positive attitude toward math from an early age. By integrating math concepts into play, early childhood programs help children develop problem-solving abilities, logical thinking, and a curiosity for learning.

Day: Tuesday

Time: 10 – 10:30 a.m. EST

Recommended Ages: Infants, toddlers and their families

Location: WonderLab

Cost: Free with Museum Admission

Hands-on activities may include:

• Comparing the sizes of different objects
• Counting blocks and building towers
• Sorting objects and solving puzzles

Science Sprouts is a weekly science enrichment program designed especially for infants, toddlers and their families. At an early age, infants and toddlers have the ability to explore and observe the world around them. Infants and toddlers are natural scientists, and Science Sprouts is a time for them to explore, experiment, and build skills ranging from physical development to social emotional development. Every week we will practice the skills of exploring, hypothesizing, testing, and sharing results. Science Sprouts offers an opportunity for hands-on science exploration in a supportive, community-oriented environment. 

A robust body of research shows that the first three years are the most sensitive period for brain development. There are many early childhood education programs, but few of them take into account the unique developmental needs of infants and toddlers; sometimes called “sensory-motor learners.” By providing a program designed SPECIFICALLY for infants toddlers, we recognize that this is an essential time of development that requires unique tools and teaching.