Exploratory Learning & STEAM at our Library

What is Exploratory Learning?

Our makerspace is a place where students can create, invent, tinker and experiment. It is an area that fosters creativity and innovation and gives students a chance to take on challenges based on areas in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math).

Program Information

Whether you're new to Exploratory Learning or looking for fun ways to help your students learn and grow, here is some information about our program for you. We would love your support! You can support us by filling out our survey or fulfilling a part of our wish list. Thank you!

Survey-Suggestions for Exploratory Learning Activities
STEAM Materials at Steubing!
Take a look at all of the amazing tools we have for STEAM at our school!

Dash & Dot Robots

Click here to watch a video to learn more about Dash & Dot.

iPad needed with these robots. On our library iPads, find the Dash and Dot Folder on the first page of apps.

Then you can use the following apps:
- Go-shows the basic controls for Dot and Dash. Discover how Dash moves and program Dot to display patterns of colors and lights.
- Path-programs Dash to follow paths and avoid obstacles using drag and drop.
- Blockly-is a drag and drop coding program, like hour of code, for Dot and Dash
- Wonder-has challenges to teach and guide Dot and Dash. You can turn Dot into a trumpet, Pong arcade or a Magic 8ball. Dash can be a ferocious lion, dodge asteroids or play a game of Marco Polo. You can even code Dash and Dot to talk to each other.
Little Bits

Use the directions in the Little Bits box to help get you started. Click here to watch a video on Little Bits.

Ozobots

You do not need an iPad to work with Ozobots. Ude the laminiated code sheets in the box or a white piece of paper, the markers and color coded direction sheet to create your own code for the ozobot to follow.

Click here to watch a video on Ozobots.

Stikbot Animation Studio

iPad needed, use the blue Stikbot app. This app makes stop motion moviemaking a snap! You can create your own video.
Wish List

Families,

Exploratory learning or Makerspaces is a big movement in libraries. It gives students opportunities for authentic learning experiences that allow students to be thinkers, innovators, creators, coders, engineers, and many other competencies. I am excited to bring high technology and low technology options for all students to participate in this type of learning. When it is all prepared I would like to invite parents to come by and experience what your children will experience. In order for this to be successful I am looking for supplies to help with the low tech activities. Some of these things are common household items that won’t cost anything, items you may want to get rid of, and/or some items found at local stores (HEB, Dollar stores, Walmart, etc.). I appreciate your help and support!

*old legos                                                  *feathers

*foam cut outs and pieces                         *googly eyes

*tissue paper                                             *felt

*colored pencils                                        *straws

*craft sticks                                               *pom poms

*tooth picks                                               *foil

*glue sticks                                                *duct tape

*beads                                                       *streamers

*string, yarn, clear bracelet making           *old puzzle pieces

*cotton swabs                                           *cardboard tubes (toilet, paper towel)

*fuzzy sticks                                              *buttons

*cotton balls                                              *other craft items

Thank you so much for anything that you can donate. Please check our website for pictures of some great things going on!