Glow and Grow: A STEAM Play Group with a Holiday Theme

Join us for a truly special, hands-on STEAM experience designed just for caregivers and their little ones ages 4 months to 36 months. This festive, light-themed workshop is led by Amanda Strawhacker, STEAM educator, researcher, mom of a curious three-year-old, and author of Playful STEAM Learning in the Early Years.

In this eye-opening session, Amanda introduces STEAM concepts the way young children naturally learn best, through play, curiosity, and exploration. You’ll discover how to see your child’s play in a whole new way: like a scientist observing another scientist at work.

Together, we’ll explore simple, developmentally aligned activities using everyday materials to spark early science, technology, engineering, art, and math thinking. No fancy toys, pressure, or prep required, just meaningful, joyful moments of discovery.

Amanda brings decades of early childhood research to life in a way that feels easy, fun, and totally doable for busy parents. Her approach helps caregivers…