McKinley Elementary School recently created an after-school program that functioned over the past six weeks designed to incorporate S.T.E.A.M. based clubs for students in grades kindergarten through third grade. By participating in these clubs, students were able to be involved in activities and learning experiences that focused on science, technology, engineering, the arts & athletics, and mathematics. Students were given the opportunity to participate in Gardening, Computer Club, LEGO Club, Arts and Crafts, Tumbling, Cheerleading, and an Engineering-based club called “The Challenger Club.”
This six week program was funded by a generous PTO grant and through an Abington Educational Foundation (AEF) mini-grant. Miss Barbara Greco and parent volunteers organized the curriculum for each club and students were highly engaged throughout the program.
Photo Descriptions: Students using laptop computers for coding programs; students using Ozobots funded by the AEF mini-grant; Challengers engineering the tallest tower with a helpful grandfather; LEGO club participants build with the help from sixth grader, Bridget Hogan; Cheerleaders perform cheers after receiving help from Abington Varsity Cheerleaders and parents.