Learning Full STEAM Ahead

Learning Full STEAM Ahead is how Story Tapestries uses the arts as a tool to develop high-impact programs that build 21st-century skills such as problem solving and critical thinking. Applying the Arts to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math unlocks students’ ability to engage in more complex reasoning while boosting social-emotional development. Our program approach works with all aspects of a child’s network including caregivers and educators to set them on a positive trajectory for a lifelong love of learning.

In 2023 Story Tapestries received funds from the Maryland State Arts Council, Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Exelon-Pepco, and other individual donors to support STEAM programs, including:

  • Family STEAM Nights“Fantastic modeling, repetition, and allowing for individuality and voice. Students were highly engaged, were activated to create, think critically, and express themselves.”
  • Professional Development for classroom teachers
  • Artist-in-Residency experiences
  • Take-home Art & Learning Kits

     

    Six images that show students, caregivers, and program leaders enjoying Family STEAM Night activities.

    “I liked the creation of math problems. The process really helped them be creative and apply their math knowledge. They then mapped out the problem with a drawing and then performed it. The students were able to understand what the problem needed them to do in order to solve it. Which helped with the conceptualization of the math in the problem”

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