It’s a year of STEAM at CMLE! Each week we admire some aspect of STEAM education that is being tried by people and organizations all over the place.

You are never too young to be exploring the world around you. And if you know teeny kids, you know they are good at exploring everything! You can incorporate this into a STEAM program in your library, and help introduce caregivers and kiddos to some good sensory concepts.

Check out this story about one library’s monthly program – in this month focusing on testing out different sensations in things they could feel and grab. How cool!!! (Click the link to get the entire story, and the adorable photos.)

Safford Library engages the senses,
By Brooke Curley brookec@eacourier.com

“Crunchy, squishy, slimy and smooth were all at the tips of fingers last Monday as the Safford Library held its monthly STEAM night.

“It’s a great way to grow their minds, and it really helps them develop. That’s the thing; their brains are still developing, so it’s a great way for them to explore and learn new things. This is the first time I’ve learned about it (STEAM nights), from a co-worker who sent me the flier,” said local mom Kaitlyn Shiftlett. “I think this is really good for the kids; it really seems like they’re having fun.”

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) nights at the Safford City-Graham County Library include family-oriented activities geared toward education. This month’s steam event focused on sensory exploration, which helps children engage in creative thinking, problem solving and innovation.”