S.T.E.A.M. based art classes for 2.5 to 5-year-olds
Philadelphia, PA
Steam Engines Learning Company teaches enriching classes for toddlers up to five years old. These classes require guardian attendance and varying levels of participation. Lesson plans are designed to be fun and developmentally appropriate. These laid-back classes celebrate all the mess, noise, and silliness that comes with having little ones around. Expect the difficulty level to change with each project and each class. Some classes might need a grown-up’s suggestion or extra hands to work on their child’s project, while others might just need you to watch and encourage your child’s creativity!
Past Projects
See some examples of projects I’ve done with previous classes and learn the “why” behind them. Click the arrows on the far edges to scroll through the gallery.
The roots of this tree are made of strings with a variety of different textures. Teaching little the vocabulary to describe the world around them, helps them more deeply understand it. 
Understanding the basic parts that come together to create an object is crucial in both art and engineering. For toddlers, that usually looks like making something out of simple shapes. 
Three-dimensional art encourages children to explore how pieces fit together, and how they can get different shapes to balance on top of each other until glue dries.