STEM at Edina Daycare

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Education

Incorporating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in a Pre-K program provides young children with critical foundational skills that will set them up for success in kindergarten and beyond.

By combining Reggio Emilia principles with STEM education, Edina Daycare is offering a well-rounded, exploratory learning experience that prepares children for the challenges of kindergarten.

The Benefits of STEM

  1. Promotes Critical Thinking: STEM activities encourage children to ask questions, think critically, and explore different ways to solve problems. This nurtures curiosity and creativity.
  2. Builds Confidence: Hands-on learning experiences in STEM build confidence in children as they actively engage, explore, and accomplish new tasks on their own or with peers.
  3. Encourages Collaboration and Communication: Through group STEM activities, children learn to share ideas, listen to others, and work together, which strengthens their social skills.
  4. Develops Early Math and Science Skills: Introducing basic concepts of math and science early helps children become familiar with numbers, measurements, patterns, and the natural world, easing their transition to structured kindergarten lessons.
  5. Fosters Problem-Solving and Resilience: Learning through trial and error in STEM activities helps children develop problem-solving skills, showing them that mistakes are part of learning.

Edina Daycare Supports a Full Language Immersion Experience

We have two campuses, our east campus is located in the York Dental building near Centennial Lakes Park and our west campus is located on West 77th St. in Edina, Minnesota.