Four Rivers STEAM Charter School Announces Kids Spark STEM Program Summer Literacy Program

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Four Rivers STEAM Charter School is proud to announce that Kids Spark STEM and Literacy Summer Program will now also be the Program that they will be using for the K-8 program.

Here's what the program is all about:

Kid Spark Education Innovative, Standards-Aligned STEM Curriculum (Pre-K–8)

Overview
Kid Spark Education offers a research-based, hands-on STEM curriculum designed to build
strong STEM fluencies from Pre-K through Grade 8. The program supports in-school, after-
school, and expanded learning initiatives by helping students develop critical thinking,
creativity, collaboration, and confidence in STEM disciplines.

Instructional Design
• Progressive, multi-year STEM learning pathway
• Hands-on, project-based instruction
• Emphasis on engineering, problem-solving, and design thinking
• Equity-focused approach that supports diverse learners

Standards Alignment
The Kid Spark curriculum is aligned with major national frameworks, including:
• Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
• Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
• Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
• International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
• Head Start Early Learning Framework
• CASEL Social-Emotional Learning Framework

Grade-Level Curriculum Overview
Pre-K – Grade 1:
• Spatial reasoning
• Classification and comparison
• Sequencing and pattern recognition
• Early problem-solving skills
Grades 2 – 5:
• Mechanisms and movement
• Applied mathematics
• Robotics and introductory coding
• Sensors and renewable energy
Grades 6 – 8:
• Simple and compound machines
• Coding concepts (loops, variables, logic)
• Engineering design challenges

• Prototyping and applied problem-solving

Curriculum Components
• Detailed teacher lesson plans
• Student workbooks and activities
• Engineering and design challenges
• Assessment tools and rubrics

Professional Learning & Support
• Ongoing educator professional development
• Online training modules
• Implementation support for sustainability

District Impact
Kid Spark Education supports districts in building early and sustained STEM literacy,
increasing student engagement, supporting equity and access in STEM learning, and
preparing students for future academic and career pathways.

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