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STEM Beginnings STEM Beginnings offers fun-filled and exciting programs focused on building and sustaining interest Barbara Jorda is the founder and owner of STEM Beginnings.

STEM Beginnings offers fun-filled and exciting programs focused on building and sustaining interest in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Our main goal is to introduce STEM-related concepts through effective instruction and enjoyable activities. We always believe that children learn best when they are having fun. We also believe that the creation of a fertile ground for learning starts during a child’s early years. We aim to stimulate young minds and inspire them to create and cultivate curiosity toward these disciplines. As a result, we hope to be able to contribute in shaping their intellectual development, opportunities for future study, and choices of career, as well as their capability to make informed decisions in the future. With an extensive background in early childhood education, she taught pre-school for over 10 years in numerous places including Manila, Shanghai, New York, and Southborough, and has also established KIDS - Kids in Day School, a family-owned Preschool in the Philippines. In recent years, she has worked as an ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) Therapist with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Barbara has a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy, a Masters degree in Family Life and Child Development from the University of the Philippines and a Certificate in Child Care for Young Professionals from Bank Street College of Education in New York. She is a mother to her young children, Breanna (7) and Ethan (6), who have both inspired and helped her in developing the STEM Beginnings program and activities. Because of her strong passion in educating and helping young children, she felt the need to expose kids to fun and engaging STEM activities to help spark their interest in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. With the STEM Beginnings’ programs, she hopes to inspire young minds to develop curiosity and confidence toward these disciplines and hopefully carry these with them as they grow and become the leaders of tomorrow.

“In the Ocean” STEM class at the Southbridge Summer Camp, where the kids enjoyed making Ocean Slime in a Bag !
07/14/2026

“In the Ocean” STEM class at the Southbridge Summer Camp, where the kids enjoyed making Ocean Slime in a Bag !

To our valued STEM families, this presents a valuable chance for your children. We kindly request that you participate b...
06/02/2026

To our valued STEM families, this presents a valuable chance for your children.
We kindly request that you participate by completing the survey to help make it a reality.

Smiley Bridge (https://www.thesmileybridge.org/), is exploring a winter 2026–2027 pilot of short, hands-on learning experiences for students focused on design thinking, creativity, entrepreneurship, AI literacy, and real-world problem solving. We will work with educators and experts from industrie...

Join us for YOUNG SCIENTISTS - a STEM Program for children from 3-6 years old!Young Scientists at the Oxford Library is ...
01/19/2026

Join us for YOUNG SCIENTISTS - a STEM Program for children from 3-6 years old!

Young Scientists at the Oxford Library is starting tomorrow, January 20th! Classes will happen on Tuesdays at 10:15 AM. Register now!

Young Scientists is back at the Westborough Westborough Public Library! Register now for STEM Fun & Learning for you & y...
11/03/2025

Young Scientists is back at the Westborough Westborough Public Library! Register now for STEM Fun & Learning for you & your children!

See you on Thursday at 10:00 AM! This class is for children from 3-6 years and their parent/guardian. It is a free class made possible through YFCP, a CFCE grant program, awarded by the MA Department of Education & MA Dept of Early Education and Care.

It's never too early to spark our children's interest in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. With each class, young children will learn STEM concepts through hands-on activities, stories, music, and movement.

This 6-session program is intended for preschool children ages 3-6 with a caregiver.

Click/copy the link to register. https://westborough.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/young-scientists-register-19/

How fun is it to learn during this spooky time of the year? From spooky slime… monster math… spider crafts… to skeleton ...
10/31/2025

How fun is it to learn during this spooky time of the year? From spooky slime… monster math… spider crafts… to skeleton games…our STEMsters had a spook-tacular time in our STEM classes! 🎃 👻 🕷️

YOUNG SCIENTISTS is back at the Southborough Library. This class is open to families with children between 3-6 years ol...
09/15/2025

YOUNG SCIENTISTS is back at the Southborough Library. This class is open to families with children between 3-6 years old. Classes start on Thursday, Sept 18, at 10:15 AM.

Register now! Spots are limited.

Don't miss out - still slots left! Young Scientists STEM Program for ages 3-6. Thursdays at 10:15 - 11:00 AM. Sign up for one or all dates, starting September 18th. Each date focuses on a different STEM activity. Registration is required.

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153 Chestnut St
Southbridge, MA
01550

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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