The Collab-Lab is an innovative mobile classroom that brings critical, future-focused early childhood education directly to the community at no cost.
The curriculum is a year-long program divided into five parts that correspond to the five general attributes that Collab Kids demonstrate: a global learner, an innovative creator, a leader, a digital learner, and a problem-solver.
The curriculum primarily addresses social-emotional development while also bolstering positive child outcomes in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). We use a learning program that concentrates on:
The Collab-Lab helps children comprehend their feelings by applying proven study strategies, including understanding the functions of the brain and the role it plays in the process, while also building on self-esteem to help them achieve overall success. Beyond that, it integrates with the Footsteps2Brilliance’s literacy app, a mobile technology that connects a school, home, and the community to help make sure kids are school-ready.
To further ensure that children possess the tools they need for lifelong success, Collab-Lab tracks the progress of each child and family in real-time, producing measurable results that significantly improve child outcomes.
Throughout the year, families and children learn side-by-side with the help of experienced family support specialists whose goal is to make sure kids have the skills they need the moment they start school. Together, each family member and child enjoy experiences that are visual, exciting, and designed to make early learning fun for everyone. To further ensure that children possess the tools they need for lifelong success, Collab-Lab tracks the progress of each child and family in real-time, producing measurable results that significantly improve child outcomes.
The Collab-lab will initially serve Acres Homes, Galena Park, and the Greater Greenspoint (North Houston), all of which have been designated as underserved early learning communities. After that, it will continue to bridge the education gap throughout the Greater Houston area by developing and creating a generation of strong future leaders who are thoughtful, curious, and active community advocates.
The Collab-Lab is an innovative mobile classroom that brings critical, future-focused early childhood education directly to the community at no cost.
Children, ages 3 to 5, and a member of their family.
Through the dual-generation approach to learning, children and their caregiver will work side-by-side to engage in Social and Emotional development through STEAM-focused activities.
Collab-Lab will run throughout the year as a 5-unit program for children and their caregiver. Each program window is currently segmented into 12 weeks of learning.
Through the completion of 5 units of learning children will explore, actively solve problems, and take ownership of their learning. As they engage in STEAM activities, their critical executive function skills will be developed and strengthened.
There will be approximately 200 children and families targeted to be served within a year.
At the time of roll out the Collab-Lab will travel to the areas of Galena Park, Acres Homes, and Greenspoint.
ROLL AND RACE ACTIVITY RAMP
Children will explore motion, friction, and cause and effect by placing e a textured path on each side of the divided wooden ramp and then compare how the different textures affect the speed and momentum of rolling objects.
3 LITTLE PIGS STEM KIT
Children will design a house from their favorite fairy tale that can’t be blown down! This activity will inspire them to explore a challenging situation until they find a solution!
CHAIN RCTN STEM SET
Children will set up a course of ramps, pendulums, hammers, switches, and more…then drop a ball onto the tracks and go for the goal box. After each test run, children will fine-tune the placement, distance, and angle of each piece—getting firsthand practice with STEM concepts such as gravity, force, and momentum.