It’s Time to Learn & Explore at The Soar Lab – A Museum-like Experience for Children Featuring Sheila Halpin and Angela Knapek

In this episode of Connecting Communities, Leah Verier-Dunn talks with Sheila Halpin and Angela Knapek from Soar in 4 about the opening of their new children’s museum-like learning lab. Soar Lab is a new Manatee County neighborhood gem that families must check out! With a focus on the importance of family engagement, the three discuss all that one can expect when they show up at the Soar Lab. Timestamps 00:30 - Intro01:24 - Sheila talks about the history of Soar in 4 and how she got here03:40 - Angela discusses how she became involved in Soar in 405:51 - Sheila shares the mission of Soar in 4 09:15 - Angela talks about why this work is so important for the community10:05 - Sheila gives information about their Pop-up events at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature12:22 - Sheila opens up about what sparked the idea for the Soar Lab16:09 - Sheila talks about the journey of the Soar Lab21:01 - Angela reveals some of the interactive exhibits at the Soar Lab 24:19   Hours and ways to come to the Soar Lab with your family26:35 - Big Picture Small Steps27:03 - Angela and Sheila share their long-term goals for the Soar Lab29:24 - Angela and Sheila discuss the importance of hands-on learningLinks to Learn MoreSoar in 4 WebsiteSoar in 4 events at The Bishop Museum of Science and NatureSoar in 4 - Soar LabSuncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading WebsiteThe Patterson Foundation WebsiteMore Connecting Communities podcastsBlog: It’s Time to Learn & Explore at The Soar Lab – A Museum-like Experience for ChildrenConnect Beyond The BlogSoar in 4 InstagramManatee County Schools InstagramSoar in 4 FacebookManatee County Schools FacebookWant to hear more? Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, or visit us Beyond The Blog!Join The Journey