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FREE STEM Coaching from ACRES

The ACRES project is now offering all STEM coaching materials for FREE - giving leaders like you the tools and resources to keep reflecting on the STEM lessons offered at your sites and within your programs. Check out ACRES Coaches Career Corner.

ACRES and its team of coaches have already made a lasting impact, with educators across 50 states embracing these tools and strategies. The modules, the handouts, and extensive videos are now yours to use at your own pace. The ACRES team is available to provide support as you carry the work forward. Please reach out to acres@mmsa.org if you have questions or join one of their Zoom sessions where they will give you a tour of what is available. Here's the form to sign up for upcoming info sessions about the free ACRES resources.

Final info session dates/times:

Wednesday, June 11th from 4:00 - 5:00 PM EST

NEW: Career-connected lessons & activities to help kids of all ages explore & discover the power of DNA science!

STEM Next is excited to partner with Illumina to introduce Genomics Learning Journeys - an engaging new resource designed to immerse youth in the captivating world of DNA science.

These free, hands-on activity bundles are specifically created for afterschool and summer programs to help young people develop STEM skills, explore real-world applications of genomics, and discover meaningful career pathways.

Each Learning Journey includes tiered activities tailored for different age groups and experience levels, step-by-step facilitation guides, and videos that connect young learners with professionals currently working in genomics. These activities cater to both those new to DNA science and those looking to deepen their understanding of bioscience, disease, and innovation—sparking curiosity and demonstrating that innovation is truly in their DNA.

🧬 Explore the Learning Journeys now: https://bit.ly/43XlSUn

Making Afterschool Math Fun

Looking for a way to make math more engaging? Afterschool Math Curriculum for youth in grades 3-8 is exciting, supports youth in developing a math identity and connects to their lived experiences. Each lesson also has explicit connections to careers with activities for youth to go into connections. The entire curriculum is free and can be found here: Afterschool Math Plus Curriculum

FREE Activities & Interactives for Families from EiE Families

EiE Families, from the Museum of Science, Boston, has released several new activities and interactive introductions to at-home engineering and computer science activities. These brief online experiences introduce families to the engineering design process and important ideas in computer science, so they are ready to try out hands-on activities with confidence. All EiE Families resources - including the new online introductions, the hands-on activities, and the website itself - are available for free in both English and Spanish here!

Supporting Early Childhood STEAM Experiences Through Play

Get ready to play! Join the National Girls Collaborative Project for this fun and interactive webinar on June 9 at 11:00 AM PST / 2:00 PM EST to learn how to leverage an interdisciplinary STEAM approach to foster young children's curiosity through authentic play-based learning.

Register here!

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