STEM plus Arts = Learning Full STEAM ahead!

This school year we are working to bolster students’ reading skills through STEAM. Many schools have asked us to focus on non-fiction reading, which aligns perfectly with our artists’ expertise.

In both our research and practice we’re finding more and more evidence supporting the power of integrating the arts into science, technology, engineering and math lessons to create “STEAM”. We’re excited to be part of the movement to inspire today’s students to become tomorrow’s innovators who contribute to enhancing our nation’s economy.

Here are some of Story Tapestries’ current STEAM programs:

• Robotics and Storytelling Workshops:  Connecting innovation, engineering and building skills with story sequence, character traits and teamwork
• Geometry and Visual Art for test preparation:  Students draw their own cartoons using geometric shapes that they must recognize in standardized tests
• Song Writing and Composition Workshops: Teachers and students discover the art of writing lyrics and crafting music that is connected to their curricula.
• Stories-in-Motion: Empowered math instruction through dance and choreography.
• Family Innovation Nights:  The entire family spends 1 and a half to 3 hours making and creating anything from robots to books.
• Professional Development for teachers:  Build practical skills for improving classroom management, teaching to multiple levels in the classroom, and using the arts to engage students in their academic lessons