Supercharge STEM Learning For Your Students
LAKEWAY, TX and RALEIGH, NC, March 25, 2026
Little Lonestar Academy and STEM For Kids® are proud to announce the successful implementation of a hands-on STEM curriculum that has transformed early childhood learning in Central Texas. By moving beyond passive screen time to experiential, human-led learning, the collaboration has achieved a milestone of 100% student engagement, mirroring results from recently published pilot study in the daycare sector.
The collaboration centers on the STEM For Kids Root Protocol™ (STEM Educator Development Bundle) model, a turnkey solution that integrates problem-solving, creativity, and communication into existing early childhood frameworks without the need for expensive equipment, specialized labs, or science / STEM degrees.
"Introducing hands-on STEM learning transformed the way our children experience education," says Tammy Fortin, Program Manager at Little Lonestar Academy. "Instead of simply memorizing concepts, they began exploring, questioning, and discovering. What stood out most was the growth in confidence. Children who were once quiet began sharing ideas, testing solutions, and realizing that mistakes are just part of learning."
The impact has extended into the home, with parents reporting children as young as four explaining the "skeleton of the hands" or making scientific predictions about color mixing. By thinking like "little scientists and engineers," students are building critical cognitive foundations long before they enter primary school.
"Our goal with the STEM Ed Bundles is to make world-class engineering and science accessible to every childcare center without the constant hassle of planning lessons, and without needing any science / STEM degrees for the instructors," says Moni Singh, Founder and CEO of STEM For Kids. "When centers like Little Lonestar Academy adopt these tools, they aren't just adding a subject—they are strengthening core skills like literacy and math through active discovery. We are seeing that when you give a child a problem to solve rather than a screen to watch, engagement hits 100% every time."
A Blueprint for Other Centers
As childcare providers nationwide look for ways to differentiate their curriculum and improve learning outcomes, Little Lonestar Academy is advocating for this "plug-and-play" STEM approach to differentiate their programs and boost student confidence and curiosity.
“I would tell any center considering STEM that it is absolutely worth it,” Fortin continues. “STEM naturally fits into early childhood learning. It doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. It brings incredible energy into the classroom; teachers feel fulfilled because they’re guiding discovery, not just teaching letters and numbers.”
By adopting these STEM bundles, centers can replicate the 100% engagement levels seen in recent pilots, ensuring that students are not just observing, but actively participating in their future.
Based in Lakeway, Texas, Little Lonestar Academy provides high-quality early childhood education focused on fostering curiosity and confidence through innovative, play-based curriculum.
Contact: Tammy Fortin, Program Manager
Phone: 512.233.1940
Website: www.eslonestar.org
STEM For Kids provides turn-key curricula for educators to deliver high-quality STEM programs. They offer 48+ themes in engineering, coding, and business, aligned with Educational NGSS and CSTA standards, and Environment Rating Scale (ERS) for childcare / daycare / OST settings. With a 15-year legacy and alumni reaching institutions like Cornell and Johns Hopkins, STEM For Kids is dedicated to nurturing curiosity and building foundational engineering and life skills in children ages 4-14.
Website: https://stemforkids.net
Get Started: https://rp.stemforkids.net/start
Email: sales@stemforkids.net
About STEM For Kids
STEM For Kids® empowers educators and caregivers with hands-on STEM programs that blend fun, real-world discovery with life skills like the 4Cs (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity). Founded in 2011 in Raleigh, NC, by Moni Singh, the organization has grown to serve communities globally through camps, afterschool programs, in-school partnerships, and franchises. With a mission to "Make STEM Fun and Real," STEM For Kids inspires young innovators while fostering educator fulfillment.
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