CPE/STEAM Practice Based Workshop - They See Me Rollin’: Ramps, Pathways & Playful STEAM
They See Me Rollin’: Ramps, Pathways & Playful STEAM
A Practice-Based STEAM Workshop for Early Childhood Educators
From wobbly rollers to slow-ball challenges, ramps and pathways give children endless ways to tinker, test, and discover. In this practice-based workshop, educators will explore how playful ramp and rolling activities spark curiosity, problem-solving, and STEAM learning in young learners. Together, we’ll experiment with motion, friction, surface types, and design challenges that invite children to roll into deeper learning.
This interactive session follows our proven structure:
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45-Minute Engaging Presentation — Discover how ramps and pathways connect to STEAM concepts like force, motion, and problem-solving.
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15-Minute Video Reflection — Watch real-world examples of ramp play in action, then reflect on strategies you can use.
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60-Minute Tinker & Take — Build hands-on ramp and pathway exploration tools you can bring back to your program the very next day.
You’ll leave with:
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A deeper understanding of how ramp play builds early science, math, and engineering skills.
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Ready-to-use activities — from wobbly rollers to slow-ball ramps.
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Materials and strategies to implement immediately in your classroom or program.