FREE Little Explorers’ S.T.E.A.M. Night at Livingston ESA!

Calling all little scientists, builders, artists, inventors and explorers!

Help Me Grow Livingston and Great Start Livingston invite Livingston County families with children ages 0–5 to join us for a FREE evening of hands-on fun, creativity and discovery.

Come Play, Explore & Discover!

Your child can move from station to station exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math—all through play.

There is no class to follow and no right way to explore. Children can spend a few minutes at one activity, stay longer at a favorite, watch for a while before joining in, or move on when they’re ready.

Families can expect hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities, sensory and creative exploration, opportunities for movement, community partners ready to play and explore alongside children, and lots of chances to wonder, build, create and discover together.

What Does S.T.E.A.M. Look Like When You’re 2?

It looks a lot like PLAY!

For young children, S.T.E.A.M. doesn’t need to mean complicated experiments, worksheets or sitting still for a lesson.

It might look like:

And many activities are more than one thing at the same time. Building a block tower can involve engineering, math, problem-solving and creativity—all while your child thinks they’re simply having fun.

Yes, Babies Are Little Explorers Too!

Have a baby? Please bring them!

S.T.E.A.M. begins long before children can build a bridge or count to ten. Babies are constantly experimenting with their world—reaching, grasping, watching, listening, dropping, touching, moving and discovering cause and effect.

We’ll have experiences that even our youngest little explorers can enjoy with their grown-ups.

Grown-Ups Get to Explore Too

One of the best parts of S.T.E.A.M. play is that you don’t need to know all the answers.

Instead of showing your child the “right” way to do an activity, try wondering alongside them:

You don’t need to turn play into a lesson. Follow your child’s lead, talk about what they’re doing and be curious together.

A Peek at the Fun!

Here are a few moments from our last Little Explorers’ S.T.E.A.M. Night in Pinckney. Children and their grown-ups built, experimented, created, investigated and discovered together!

And we’re bringing the fun back November 12!

A FREE Night Out for Livingston County Families

We want families to be able to come together, play and connect without worrying about cost.

Most importantly, families get time to play, learn and explore together.

Designed for Little Learners & Their Families

Little Explorers’ S.T.E.A.M. Night is designed for families with children ages birth through 5. Activities will offer different ways to participate because little learners don’t all play, move, communicate or explore in the same way.

The event is fully accessible, and children should remain with their parent, caregiver or responsible adult throughout the evening.

There is no expectation that your child complete every station—or even participate in every activity. If your child wants to watch first, that’s okay. If they find one activity they love and want to stay there, that’s okay too.

Follow their curiosity.

Let Us Know You’re Coming!

Registration is encouraged so we can send you event reminders and important updates before S.T.E.A.M. Night.

Registration does not reserve a time slot—you can come anytime during the event and explore at your family’s pace.

REGISTER FOR LITTLE EXPLORERS’ S.T.E.A.M. NIGHT

We’re Here for Your Family Beyond S.T.E.A.M. Night, Too

Wondering about your child’s development? Looking for developmental screening, activities, programs or resources for your family?

Help Me Grow Livingston connects Livingston County families with information and local resources to help young children grow, learn and thrive.

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