Nature Centers: STEAM Bins for Afterschool
Not for children under 3 years.
- 7 Nature themed bins loaded with books, puzzles, games, stamps and so much more.
- Bin Topics include: Animals, Birds, Dinosaurs, Insects, Space, Animal Tracks, and Trees/Leaves.
- Guided E-Lessons with more than 2 hours of related videos, games and fun facts pairs with EACH bin making it simple for your staff. Up to 35 hours of total programming time.
- Great for full day spring and summer programs!
- Bins can be shared amongst classes, most sites only need 1 set.
Afterschool Nature Centers: Bringing the Outdoors Inside for Engaging Learning
Transform your afterschool program into an immersive learning experience with our Afterschool Nature Centers. Each nature-themed bin is filled with hands-on materials designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for the natural world. With 7 unique bins focusing on different educational themes—Animals, Birds, Dinosaurs, Insects, Space, Animal Tracks, and Trees/Leaves—your students will explore diverse topics in a fun, interactive way.
What's Inside Each Bin:
- A selection of books, puzzles, games, and stamps, all related to the topic of the bin.
- High-quality, engaging materials that encourage exploration, creativity, and learning through play.
Guided E-Lessons for Easy Instruction:
Each bin comes with a comprehensive online presentation that includes over 2 hours of videos, games, and fun facts, all directly tied to the materials in that bin. These presentations make it easy for your staff—simply launch the lesson, and follow along as they “co-lead” the activity for their students. The content is broken into 5 guided lessons and includes 35 hours of total programming time PER CLASS based on the following sample schedule!
Sample Afterschool Schedule (60 Minutes):
- 20 minutes of guided e-learning (videos, fun facts, and interactive games)
- 5 minutes of your instructor reading one of the included books
- 30 minutes of center time where students can explore the materials at various tables—game table, puzzle table, craft table, and more.
- 5 minutes of wrap-up and reflection
Our Afterschool Nature Centers help students connect with the natural world in a meaningful way, all while developing essential skills in literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving. They are a perfect fit for hands-on, discovery-based learning environments, encouraging children to engage with science and nature in a fun, memorable way.
