Homeschool Meet-Up: Light Bending Lasers & Spring Gnomes

A monthly Thursday morning library program for homeschool families. 

Goals:

·                     Opportunity to explore STEAM concepts in a relaxed setting.

·                     Participants can socialize and connect with other homeschool families.

·                     Students build confidence and cooperative skills by completing tasks together.  

 

Activities of the day:

 “A” is for art: Spring Gnomes

I put out the leftovers from a previous gnome craft activity and invited the children to make spring gnomes with the art materials on hand. 

  

 

“S” is for Science: Light bending lasers

I got this laser kit from my library’s main office.  The kit included some laser pens and mirrors.  The children were invited to see how many times they could get the laser to bounce off the mirrors.  Easier said than done.    

 

“E” is for Engineering: Build with building toys

I got out the wood stacking rocks and the marble run sets for the children to play with.