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💻 Discovery Sparks: Exploring Software Engineering & Digital Coding
At Tiny Sparks Lab, we believe children don’t have to wait until they’re “older” to start thinking like engineers. This week’s Discovery Sparks activity invites your Tiny Scientist to explore the world of software engineering and digital coding —through imagination, observation, and creativity. Software engineers use computers to build, design, test, and improve the digital tools we use every day. From apps and games to websites and online stores, engineers are problem-solv
Erica Benjamin
Feb 72 min read


Discovery Sparks: Nature Explorer
Today’s Discovery Sparks activity invites your Tiny Scientist to slow down, observe, and create. 🎨 Discovery Sparks Activity: Nature Explorer Use the coloring sheet to: Color plants, animals, and insects Circle the living things Talk about what living things need to survive (air, water, food) 🗣️ Conversation Starters for Families: “Which living thing is your favorite?” “What do all living things need?” “Where might this living thing live?” Children learn best when they can
Erica Benjamin
Jan 311 min read


🌟 Tiny Sparks: My STEM Story
Hi, I’m Dr. Tanielle—and this is my STEM story! Hello Tiny Scientists! My name is Dr. Tanielle Brew Smith and I’m a primary care doctor in Florida. As a primary care doctor, I take care of people of all ages —from tiny babies to grown-ups who are over 100 years old (my oldest patient is 101!). I knew I wanted to be a doctor after watching my grandmother, who was a nurse. Seeing her care for others and help people in our community inspired me to do the same. From that moment o
Erica Benjamin
Jan 51 min read


Discovery Sparks: Listen to Your Body
This week’s Discovery Sparks activity is all about slowing down, moving your body, and noticing the amazing changes happening inside you. Whether you’re jumping, running, or dancing in place — your body is always working hard to keep up! 💪🏾✨ Print today’s Listen to Your Body Coloring Sheet and give your Tiny Scientist a chance to color, move, and discover how their body responds to exercise. 🎨 Color + Explore As your child colors, talk about what’s happening in their body
Erica Benjamin
Jan 31 min read
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