Outdoor STEAM: Learning in Nature

Outdoor STEAM: Learning in Nature

At the Exploreum, we believe that some of the best learning happens outside. Nature offers endless opportunities for children to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) in ways that are fun, hands-on, and memorable. Whether it’s a walk through...
Learning Through Play: Why Challenges Build Problem-Solving Skills

Learning Through Play: Why Challenges Build Problem-Solving Skills

At the Exploreum, we know that play is more than just fun—it’s an essential part of learning. When kids and teens (and even adults) engage in games and challenges, they’re doing more than entertaining themselves. They’re practicing critical thinking, developing...
From Curiosity to Career: Connecting Our Community Through STEAM

From Curiosity to Career: Connecting Our Community Through STEAM

At the Schroeder Family Exploreum, we’re not just teaching subjects—we’re inspiring a way of thinking. STEAM—science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics—is more than what happens in a classroom. It’s creativity in motion. It’s problem-solving, hands-on...
How Families Can Explore STEAM Learning at Home

How Families Can Explore STEAM Learning at Home

At the Schroeder Family Exploreum, we believe that curiosity doesn’t have to stop when you leave our events. Science, technology, engineering, art, and math can come alive in everyday activities right at home. With a few common materials and a little creativity,...
The Backbone of STEAM: Why Mathematics Holds It All Together

The Backbone of STEAM: Why Mathematics Holds It All Together

In the world of STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics — each discipline plays a unique and essential role in shaping innovation and understanding. Science is the heart, it fuels our curiosity, passion, and drive to explore the unknown. ...
So… Why the Arts?

So… Why the Arts?

When talking about the “why” of what we do in the STEAM field, there always seems to be little to no confusion or questions about the ways in which science, technology, engineering, and math interact with one another. These subjects are seen as the backbone of...
The “E” in STEAM: The Essential Role of Engineering in Learning

The “E” in STEAM: The Essential Role of Engineering in Learning

For years, schools and policymakers have championed STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—as the foundation for helping students thrive in a world driven by knowledge and innovation. These subjects teach problem-solving, analytical thinking, and technical...
The “S” in STEAM: The Power of Science in Learning

The “S” in STEAM: The Power of Science in Learning

When people hear the word STEAM, they often think of innovation, creativity, and the future of education. Each of the fields in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) plays an essential role in preparing learners of all ages for the modern...