<p>Objectives:</p> <ul><li>Identify the shape of a wheel</li><li>Experiment with differently shaped wheels   </li><li>Learn that wheels and axles help heavy things move  </li></ul>

<p>Objectives: </p><ul><li>Discover that cars come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors  </li><li>Learn that some design elements improve functions of cars and some are purely aesthetic  </li><li>Have the opportunity to design own car  </li></ul><p><br /></p>

<p>Objectives</p> <ul><li>Learn that trapeze artists had to be very precise with their timing</li><li>Experiment with motion and pendulums </li></ul>

<p><em>Talk with Me!</em></p> <p>Having conversations with young children contributes to their thinking and language development. All conversations are good, but research shows that the quality of words children hear matters more than the quantity. Further, what’s best is an exchange; in other words, talk with children, not at them.</p> <p>The Talk with Me Toolkits give parents and caregivers thematically organized high-quality, authentic materials to make children their conversational partners in discussions that matter. Each online toolkit features captivating videos and real-world photographs, as well as intriguing paintings and other artworks to observe and discuss through conversation prompts.  Hands-on activities and books complete each toolkit. Simple instructions appear right in the toolkits, so you can jump right in. See what interests your child and get started. There’s a lot to talk about!</p> <p>To read more, see, from the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Usable Knowledge site, <a href="https://www.gse.harvard.edu/uk/author/bari-walsh/517480" target="_blank">The Brain-Changing Power of Conversation</a>.</p><p><br /></p>

<p>This collection contains resources in conjunction with the STEAM presentation by members from the National Air &amp; Space Museum and the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center. </p>

<p>Artwork, museums, and the community are powerful resources that bring concepts to life with young children. This collection provides examples of how to utilize museums and the community to explore STEM concepts through artwork. </p> <p>This collection was created by a Smithsonian Early Enrichment faculty member to support a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvnS1yxWT0w" target="_blank">webinar</a> with the Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access, presented in October  24, 2018.  </p> <p><br /></p> <p></p>

<p>This resources in this collection provide a basic introduction to the life and work of Spanish artist Joan Miró.</p><p>This collection was created by Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center faculty member. #SEECStories<br /></p>

<p>What is electricity? What are the mechanics behind it? How do we use it? What is its history. This collection helps to answer these questions and may spark more curiosity about electricity.</p><p>This collection was created by Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center faculty member. #SEECStories<br /></p>

<p>SI resources for insects.</p><p><br /></p><p>This collection was created by Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center faculty member. #SEECStories<br /></p>

<p>Explore the vast resources on Ancient Egypt that the Smithsonian has to offer.</p><p>This collection was created by Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center faculty member. #SEECStories<br /></p>

<p>This collection is comprised of artwork and objects that reflect a variety of bodies and the amazing things bodies can do. </p><p>This collection was created by Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center faculty member. #SEECStories<br /></p>

<p>An introduction to the basics of Flamenco music and dance.</p> <p>#SmithsonianMusic<br /></p><p>This collection was created by Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center faculty member. #SEECStories<br /></p>