{"product_id":"kid-spark-professional-learning","title":"Kid Spark Professional Learning","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKid Spark Professional Learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrades: Pre-K – 8th Grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Students: NA - Educators \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Lessons: NA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHours of Content: 90 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional Resources: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/9142\/1854\/files\/Professional_Learning_Sessions_Overview.pdf?v=1786376302\" title=\"Professional Learning Sessions Overview\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProfessional Learning Sessions Overview\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/9142\/1854\/files\/Interactive_Digital_Brochure.pdf?v=1786379543\" title=\"Digital Trifold Brochure\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDigital Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance your staff’s proficiency with Kid Spark programs through direct support from a Kid Spark Learning Specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur professional learning sessions, available\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eboth in-person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evirtually\u003c\/strong\u003e, are designed to be highly engaging and hands-on, helping educators become confident STEM mentors. We enjoy working closely with educators to ensure they have the skills and confidence needed to inspire their students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurriculum or Lesson Topics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Childhood STEM \u0026amp; Literacy Program Training (Grades Pre-K - 1st)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis interactive virtual training introduces educators to Kid Spark’s Early Childhood STEM + Literacy Program. Developed for Pre-K–1st grade learners, this program supports all children in developing a love for STEM and building strong early literacy skills from the very start. Participants explore the Early Inventors STEM Lab through hands-on activities that highlight how materials support the development of early engineering concepts like strength, movement, and structure. The training walks through two core lesson types: STEM Foundations lessons, which follow a structured sequence to build early math and problem-solving skills, and Storytime Inventing lessons, which integrate literacy by using storybooks to inspire design challenges while strengthening early reading and communication development. Educators will explore lesson architecture, instructional resources, and strategies to support inclusive participation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducators will take away:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction to the Early Inventors STEM Lab and its components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHands-on experience with STEM Foundations and Storytime Inventing lesson examples\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview of curriculum structure, lesson types, and instructional resources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrategies for integrating literacy into hands-on STEM instruction, including vocabulary development, letter-sound awareness, and comprehension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResources for implementation and continued learning, including online tools and supports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpper Elementary STEM Program Training (Grades 2nd - 5th)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis interactive virtual training prepares educators to implement Kid Spark’s Upper Elementary STEM Program for grades 2nd–5th. The session focuses on how students engage in hands-on learning across key STEM areas, including engineering, applied mathematics, coding and robotics, and renewable energy through real-world challenges. Educators build familiarity with the structure of the program, including unit progression, standards alignment, assessments, and available instructional resources. The training also emphasizes strategies that support student thinking, collaboration, and confidence, helping guide learners from structured experiences to more independent design and problem solving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducators will take away:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Kid Spark’s STEM Pathways Lab and its components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-on experience with lesson examples and engineering challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview of curriculum, lesson structure, and assessments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for engaging students in collaboration and problem-solving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResources for implementation and continued learning, including online tools and supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle School STEM Program Training (Grades 6th - 8th)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis interactive virtual training prepares educators to implement Kid Spark’s Middle School STEM Program for grades 6th–8th. The session focuses on how students engage in hands-on learning across advanced STEM areas, including mechanical and structural engineering, physics, rapid prototyping and 3D printing, and coding and robotics through real-world challenges. Educators build familiarity with the structure of the program, including unit progression, standards alignment, assessments, and available instructional resources. The training also emphasizes strategies that support student thinking, collaboration, and STEM\u003cbr\u003eidentity development, helping guide students toward more independent design, innovation, and application of skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEducators will take away:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Kid Spark’s STEM Pathways Lab and its components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-on experience with lesson examples and engineering challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview of curriculum, lesson structure, and assessments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques for supporting student collaboration and tracking progress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResources for implementation and continued learning, including online tools and supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kid Spark Education","offers":[{"title":"Grades Pre-K - 1st","offer_id":51011853549815,"sku":"RKB-PD-ECLP","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grades 6th - 8th","offer_id":51011853582583,"sku":"RKB-PD-MSP","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grades 2nd - 5th","offer_id":51011853615351,"sku":"RKB-PD-UEP","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/9142\/1854\/files\/FacilitatedProfLearning1.webp?v=1786380131","url":"https:\/\/stemfinity.com\/products\/kid-spark-professional-learning","provider":"STEMfinity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}