STEAM CAMP in Shiprock - Free at ODY

Pinata Christmas Tree STEAM @Pat Mora

STEAM Sandy Chilton @sandychilton
Pinata Christmas Tree by Pat Mora

                           #STEM challenge. @patmora_author A Piñata in a Pine Tree as a springboard.     #stemplay#prek #ECE #stemtales

STEM for the Virtual Classroom

Following the success of the NM Science Fiesta, Explora is excited to be able to continue to offer FREE, compelling virtual science content. Here, we are pleased to share with you a series of brief YouTube videos featuring eight New Mexico STEM professionals.

In these compelling interviews, these women share first-hand accounts of what it is like for women to both become and work as professionals in science and engineering fields in New Mexico. 

You can check out these videos here: STEM Selves

Save The Date! NM Science Fiesta

REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico will provide a ZOOM link to participate in the the fifth annual New Mexico Science Fiesta. The NM Science Fiesta is one of the largest science education events in New Mexico and REFOMA de Nuevo Mexico is on the planning committee. 

SAVE THE DATE!
The 2020 NM Science Fiesta will take place September 18-26, featuring three different types of virtual events, all free to the public: Science Destinations, Science in the Community, and the Science Fiesta Expo.  NM Science Fiesta Planning Committee, led by Explora, will provide support, ideas, and a Presenter’s Guide.

Summer Learning for Back to School

STEAM AND ARTICLES:

American Library Association: Fighting 'COVID Slide': STEM Activities for Kids to Do at Home

American Institutes for Research (AIR): Building Positive Conditions for Learning at Home: Strategies and Resources for Families and Caregivers

Good Housekeeping: How to Homeschool During the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (Parents who already teach at home offer tips on how to make the transition work.)

Time Magazine: The Secret to Keeping Your Kids Happy, Busy and Learning if Their School Closes Due to Coronavirus 

Explora is posting information and activities daily through their website and social media outlets:

• Printable STEM Activity Cards

Math Card Games

Math Snacks is loaded with games that help teach math and math concepts.

STEM Enrichment Activities Suitable for Inclusion with Grab and Go Meals (English & Spanish):

• Gravity Drop Activity
• Sensory Trail Activity
• Migration Adaptation Activity
• Make a Cloud Activity
• Daily Nature Activities
• Bird Basics - Feathers (English only)
• Nature Story Activity
• Surface Tension Activity (English only)
• Math Activities
• Backyard Pollinator Activity (English only)
• Lava Lamp Activity
• Don't Trash our Rio Activity
• Soil Composition Activity (English only)
• Mud Play Activity (Bonus, pre-school focus)
• Speed of Light Activity (involves chocolate!)
• Plant Bingo Activity (English only)
• Hawks v. Falcons Activity (English only)
• Leaky Faucet Activity 
• Rather than continue to recreate this list, here's the NM MESA STEM resources page which includes all the grab & go activities... and more.

LITERACY SERVICES

Free e-Book sources:

• https://earlybirdbooks.com/
• https://www.bookbub.com/welcome
• https://www.freebooksy.com/
• https://www.free-ebooks.net/

Scholastics Learn at Home website

Spanish Children's Stories: For well known children's stories translated into Spanish and spoken by a native Spanish speaker, go here

Free streaming and other on-line options:

• Virtual Museum Tours
• Virtual Field Trips

Little Free Library & Children's Day/Children's Book Day in NM

REGISTER AN EVENT for New Mexico

"Dia" Children's Day / Children's Book Day

Art Supplies from the Northwest New Mexico Arts Council www.nwnmac.org

Book from REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico http://reformanm.blogspot.com/
Children’s Day/Children’s Book Day April 30, 2020
STEAM for Earth Day (grow your own sunflower seeds)

Farmington Public Library register, read & log books www.infoway.org.

Farmington Convention and Visitor Bureau “Virtual Spring Art Walk” April 17-May 1. https://farmingtonnm.org/choose-your-journey/cultural-adventures/virtual-art-walk

Thank you, Farmington Police Department 

Supplies have been cleaned in the plastic bags. Visit the City of Farmington COVID-19 page https://www.fmtn.org/578/Coronavirus the official local resource for all information.

Packets will be placed through May 1, 2020 by REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico and the Northwest New Mexico Arts Council, if you get it, keep it.

STEAM for Earth Day - Grow a Sunflower Seed

FREE LITTLE LIBRARIES

1105 North Buena Vista

Farmington NM 87401

2701 Parque de Oeste Dr.

Farmington NM 87401

4 Corners Tire Pros

4650 E Main St,

Farmington, NM 87402

5201 Villa View Drive

Farmington NM 87402

Samantha Lane & Pryor Lane

Farmington NM 87402

Jaycee Park

1009 Cooper St.

Farmington, NM 87401

Mossman Gladden Park

2115 Camina Placer.

Farmington, NM 87401

First Presbyterian Church

865 N Dustin Ave.

Farmington, NM 87401