STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics

Our STEAM program has been buzzing with excitement this year—especially in robotics! Each challenge we introduce is designed to blend in math and ELA skills, so students are growing their engineering and computer literacy abilities without even realizing how much they’re learning.

Our fourth-grade students have taken on the challenge of building and working with more advanced robots called Pilot. They use computers to set up communication with the robots and then maneuver them with precision using PlayStation controllers. On special challenge days, Mr. Yeshua sets up an obstacle course where students race their robots against one another, putting their problem-solving, coordination, and teamwork to the test.

Meanwhile, our younger learners—from third grade down to kindergarten—are working with beginner-friendly robots named Treads. Using iPad-based controls, they’re getting an accessible, hands-on introduction to technology, engineering, and creative problem-solving. Everyone is learning at their own pace, and the growth we’ve seen has been incredible to watch!

We have officially begun our recorder unit and the enthusiasm is real! Students selected recorders in different fun colors and jumped right into learning the basics of reading sheet music with Ms. Sarissa. Their first piece? The beloved classic “Hot Cross Buns.” So far, they’re off to a fantastic start, and the school is filled with the sounds of budding musicians discovering their rhythm.