STEAM Preschool Program: How DaVinci Kids Inspires Early Discovery
A Preschool STEAM Program That Begins with Curiosity
The MKU DaVinci Kids program introduces children to science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on exploration. Rather than isolating these subjects into fixed lessons, MKU blends them into daily activities, guided by each child’s natural curiosity.
Rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach and built on Montessori principles, DaVinci Kids encourages discovery that is meaningful, engaging, and child-led.
What Makes DaVinci Kids Different from Other Enrichment Programs?
In many early childhood programs, enrichment is treated as an occasional activity. A music class here. A science experiment there. But young children learn best when their questions guide the experience. It is all about staying close to the child’s own sense of wonder.
DaVinci Kids unfolds in real time. A photo of a honeybee may lead to a discussion about pollination and a field trip outside. A pile of recycled tubes might spark a bridge-building experiment. Trained educators observe and support without interrupting the flow of genuine learning.
What STEAM Learning Looks Like in an MKU Classroom
For young children, STEAM is sensory, exploratory, and hands-on.
- Science: Observing how ice melts or discovering how seeds grow in different conditions.
- Technology: Exploring light with flashlights or magnifying the structure of leaves and insects.
- Engineering: Building ramps, stacking blocks to test height and stability, or connecting tubes for a marble run.
- Art: Mixing paint colors, using clay and natural materials, and designing expressive artwork.
- Math: Sorting objects, measuring with scoops and pitchers, and creating simple patterns.
Each moment offers the student a real experience with materials, ideas, and outcomes they care about.
Why This Kind of Learning Matters
DaVinci Kids is about building confidence in their ability to think, question, test, and try again. That mindset supports both academic readiness and a lifelong love of learning. When children feel trusted to explore, they begin to trust their own thinking. That is a powerful place to grow from.
Schedule a Tour and See It in Action
DaVinci Kids looks different in every Montessori Kids Universe classroom because it is built around the student’s questions and the educator’s guidance. From constructing a wind tunnel to mixing colors at the art easel, each exploration builds skills and confidence. Schedule a tour at your local Montessori Kids Universe and experience how our STEAM preschool program nurtures discovery every day.
