The Arizona State Library and the Arizona Science Center are collaborating to host Leap into Science Informal Educator trainings.

Leap into Science is a nationwide program developed by The Franklin Institute Science Museum that integrates open-ended science activities with children’s books, designed for children ages 3-10 and their families.

The program empowers educators to:

• Build knowledge, skills, and confidence in leading engaging science and literacy learning experiences for children and families.
• Offer workshops in community settings like libraries, museums, and out-of-school time programs to engage underserved audiences in accessible and familiar settings. 

During this training facilitators will focus on the Leap into Science Core Four and the fundamentals of a Leap into Science workshop, which then can be applied to any of the themes.

Upon completion of the Leap into Science Fundamental training, new educators must register for at least 1 Theme training to be fully trained on the Leap into Science workshops. Fully trained educators will be given access to ALL  curriculums themes and resources available on the Leap into Science website, and be provided an educator resource kit.

Leap into Science Theme trainings (1 hour)

September 15 Balance

September 22 Wind

September 29 Light & Shadow

This training is ideal for new participants but previously trained educators are also welcome to register. 

Contact Donna Throckmorton dthrockmorton@azlibrary.gov or Alyson Smith smitha@azscience.org with any questions.